Hainan Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Chengdu to Vienna

Hainan Airlines has officially launched its direct flight route between Vienna Airport and Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan, China. This new service marks the first-ever direct connection between Vienna and Sichuan, further enhancing flight options between Austria and China.

New Connection Expands Vienna’s Route Network to China

Effective immediately, Hainan Airlines will operate three weekly flights on the Chengdu-Vienna route throughout the year. The addition of this route strengthens the ties between Vienna and China, complementing existing flights to Shenzhen, and showcasing Vienna Airport’s growing role as a vital bridge between Europe and Asia.

Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, expressed the significance of the new flight, saying, “This is an important milestone for Vienna Airport. Thanks to the new direct flight connection, we are able to link Chengdu and its dynamic economic region with Vienna. This strengthens our partnership with Hainan Airlines and highlights the airport’s pivotal role in connecting Europe and Asia.”

Chengdu: Gateway to Sichuan’s Rich Culture and Economy

Chengdu, with its 20 million inhabitants, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, history, and world-famous Sichuan cuisine. The city also serves as the home of the famous giant pandas, which are bred and protected at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Chengdu is a major technological hub in Western China, attracting international companies, especially in electronics, IT, and biotechnology. Additionally, the city is a key stop on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and a gateway to the Tibetan Highlands and the renowned Leshan Giant Buddha.

Flight Schedule and Times

The new Chengdu-Vienna flights will operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The outbound flight from Chengdu departs at 2:45 a.m. local time and arrives in Vienna at 6:05 a.m. The return flight departs Vienna at 12:30 p.m. and arrives in Chengdu at 5:10 a.m. the following day.

This new route not only enhances travel options for passengers between Europe and China but also strengthens the cultural, economic, and tourism links between Austria and Sichuan Province.