Hainan Airlines, the renowned Chinese airline, returns to Vienna after a four-year hiatus. A new era of travel between China and Austria is upon us, offering travelers the opportunity to once again discover the magic of these two emblematic destinations.
A long-awaited comeback after the pandemic

After a four-year suspension due to the pandemic, Hainan Airlines has finally resumed its services to Vienna, the Austrian capital. The first flight arrived on May 29 at 07:33 local time, from Shenzhen, after a flight of eleven o'clock.
Regular operations to Vienna
Hainan Airlines will offer two flights a week on this route, using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft configured for 289 passengersor around 2,600 monthly seats per trip.
Flight schedules
- Wednesday and Saturday
- HU 789: Shenzhen SZX at 02:10 - VIE Vienna at 07:55
- HU 790: VIE Vienna at 11:05 - SZX Shenzhen at 04:00+1
A strategic connection with China
Shenzhen becomes Vienna's third connection to China, after Beijing and Shanghai. Other destinations in the region include Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.
New travel opportunities
With this takeover, Hainan Airlines is opening up new travel opportunities for tourists and businessmen alike, facilitating economic and cultural exchanges between Austria and China.
The return of long-haul travel
This news is an encouraging sign that the long-haul travel sector, heavily impacted by the pandemic, is returning to normal. Passengers can once again enjoy direct connections between Shenzhen and Vienna, benefiting from quality services on board Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
International aviation is gradually recovering from the impact of the pandemic, and the resumption of Hainan Airlines flights to Vienna is a perfect illustration.
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