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Air China Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb flight resumption

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In August 2026, Air China announced the resumption of direct flights between Bucharest and Beijing, scheduled to begin in September. The route, operating three times per week, was designed to facilitate economic cooperation, tourism, and cultural exchange. Romanian Ambassador to China, Dan-Horia Maxim, characterized the resumption as a “major diplomatic and economic success.” On September 4, 2026, the new service officially launched, connecting Beijing to Zagreb via Bucharest. The route utilizes Airbus A330-200 aircraft and includes a three-hour stop in Bucharest for refueling and passenger inspections. This service marks the first regular passenger connection between China and Romania in 20 years, as previous operations were limited to cargo flights. The flight from Beijing to Bucharest is estimated to take approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes, with the service operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Officials from Romania, Croatia, and China noted that the connection aims to strengthen ties between China and Croatia while enhancing ~~Zagreb’s role~~ the roles of Bucharest and Zagreb as an key aviation ~~hub~~ gateways for Asian markets into Southeast Europe.

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