Emirates announced a new route between Dubai and Hangzhou that will operate from Jul 30. It is the fifth route operated by the airline to China apart from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It is the home to Alibaba Group, and a growing global hub of innovative, technological, and e-commerce, playing an irreplaceable role in China’s digital economy.
In addition, Hangzhou is also a historical city. Spots such as West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, the Imperial Street of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City are UNESCO-listed.
About the route
Boeing 777-300er will be used for this route, providing three-class services, carrying more than 2,400 passengers each week.
The route from Dubai to Hangzhou will depart at 9:40 A.M. and arrive in Hangzhou at 10 P.M., with the flight number EK310.
The flight from Hangzhou to Dubai with the no. EK311, will depart at 12:10 A.M. and arrive in Dubai at 4:55 A.M.
It will offer 8 First Class suites, 42 angled-flat Business Class seats and 304 Economy Class seats. Passengers can enjoy over 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment in more than 40 languages in-flight. The airline will also offer popular Chinese dishes and desserts.
Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim said:
“Launching a new Dubai-Hangzhou route marks a pivotal moment in our operations in the Chinese mainland and broader East Asia region. The addition of a fifth gateway in our Chinese mainland network will not only enhance connectivity for travellers but also offer businesses efficient access to and from key East Asian markets.”
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