Emirates Airline has officially recommenced its daily round-trip flight operations between Dubai and Hangzhou, marking a significant restoration of air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Eastern China. The resumed service began operations on Sunday, March 8th, 2026.
The inaugural reactivated flight, EK310, touched down at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport’s Terminal 4 at precisely 3:57 PM local time, transporting 220 passengers from Dubai. The arrival was met with considerable enthusiasm, as evidenced by numerous local residents who gathered in the international arrivals hall bearing floral arrangements to welcome returning relatives and friends.
According to ground service personnel at Hangzhou Airport, the reinstatement of Emirates’ daily service represents a notable development among Middle Eastern routes originating from the Zhejiang provincial capital. While the Cairo route continues normal operations and Qatar’s Doha route remains suspended, Emirates becomes the first carrier to restore full flight operations to the Gulf region from Hangzhou.
Airport authorities have confirmed ongoing coordination with airline partners to continuously assess travel demand and operational conditions. Committed to maintaining transparent communication with the public, officials pledged to promptly announce any potential modifications to flight schedules as market conditions evolve.
This route reestablishment underscores the growing economic and cultural ties between China’s Yangtze River Delta region and the Middle East, while simultaneously enhancing Hangzhou’s status as an emerging international aviation hub.