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Air China launches new Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb flight route
Air China has inaugurated a new regular passenger flight route connecting Beijing, Bucharest, and Zagreb. The service operates three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
This new connection marks the first regular passenger service between China and Romania in 20 years, previously limited to cargo flights. The route includes a stop in Bucharest, where passengers may transit or continue to Zagreb. The flight from Beijing to Bucharest is estimated to take approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, followed by a short segment to Zagreb.
Officials from Romania, Croatia, and China emphasized that the new line aims to strengthen economic, tourism, and cultural ties between the regions. The service is expected to increase connectivity for both business and leisure travelers, positioning airports in Bucharest and Zagreb as key gateways for Asian markets into Southeast Europe.
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Air China · Beijing · Bucharest · Franjo Tuđman Airport · Zagreb
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The resumption of regular flights marks a new stage in aviation cooperation between Romania and China. newsbucuresti.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The route will utilize Airbus A330-200 aircraft. www.gandul.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flights will operate three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. www.gandul.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Air China will operate a new passenger route connecting Beijing, Bucharest, and Zagreb. newsbucuresti.ro · www.gandul.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first flight on the Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb route is scheduled for September 4, 2026. www.gandul.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The direct flight duration between Beijing and Bucharest is estimated at approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes. www.gandul.ro