Hainan Airlines Reconnects Vienna to Shenzhen: Direct Flights Resume on May 29, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Vienna Airport‘s long-haul flight options are expanding with the return of Hainan Airlines. As of May 29, 2024, China’s largest privately owned airline will once again connect Vienna with the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen. This resumption of service is significant for both Vienna Airport and Austria’s business and tourism sectors, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market. Flights will operate twice a week year-round, marking Hainan Airlines’ comeback to Vienna after a hiatus of four years due to the pandemic, during which they ceased the Vienna-Shenzhen route in February 2020.

“Hainan Airlines, one of China’s most important airlines, is returning to Vienna Airport. After a four-year break, it is once again possible to take off directly to the metropolis of Shenzhen. The Far East is an important market for Vienna Airport, and the resumption of flights by Hainan Airlines is a gratifying sign for the resurgence of tourism and business in Austria and China. We are very pleased to be able to renew our good cooperation with Hainan Airlines!”, states Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.

Shenzhen, a cutting-edge metropolis with approximately 17 million residents, stands out as a beacon of rapid economic progress in Southern China. Renowned for its dynamic growth, the city hosts major global corporations like Siemens, Huawei, Microsoft, Philips, IBM, Samsung, and Panasonic, solidifying its position as a premier technology hub. Originally established as one of China’s pioneering special economic zones, Shenzhen has transformed from a modest port town into a bustling megacity adorned with towering skyscrapers, thriving startups, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Beginning May 29, 2024, Hainan Airlines will introduce a new service offering two weekly flights, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays, connecting Vienna and Shenzhen. Departing Shenzhen at 2:05 a.m., the flight will reach Vienna at 7:55 a.m., while the return journey from Vienna will depart at 11:05 a.m., arriving in Shenzhen at 4 a.m. the next day.

As the largest privately owned airline in the People’s Republic of China, Hainan Airlines has been a trusted aviation partner for three decades. With a vast network encompassing over 1,700 international and regional routes across 200+ cities worldwide, Hainan Airlines facilitates travel not only within China and Asia but also to Europe, North America, and the South Pacific. Operating as a key hub in Shenzhen, the airline provides extensive domestic connections, allowing passengers departing from Vienna to explore various destinations in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, Kunming, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and more. Continuously recognized with a 5-Star Airline Rating since 2011, Hainan Airlines upholds exceptional service standards and continues to innovate to enhance the passenger experience.

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