Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport has announced that Singapore Airlines will inaugurate a new daily round-trip service to Hangzhou commencing June 2026. This strategic expansion marks a significant enhancement to air connectivity between China’s Yangtze River Delta region and Southeast Asia.
The Hangzhou-Singapore route, previously serviced by four carriers including Loong Air, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Scoot, has demonstrated robust growth with passenger traffic reaching 85,000 passengers year-to-date, representing an 11.9% year-on-year increase. This performance positions it as the airport’s second busiest international route.
Singapore Airlines’ entry into this market is projected to substantially improve transit efficiency through leveraging its extensive global network. Airport data reveals that as of March 22, the transit passenger volume had reached 230,300, including 52,600 international travelers. This connectivity is further strengthened through intercontinental routes linking to major Asian hubs such as Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangkok.
In preparation for increased passenger flow, the airport has implemented an advanced smart transit platform. According to Zhao Yijing, Transit Business Manager at the airport’s ground service department, the system enables remote security and customs inspections, entrusted handling of irregular baggage, and intelligent transfer operations.
The new service will be operated utilizing an Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with the inaugural flight scheduled to depart Singapore on June 1. This expansion will increase weekly flights between Hangzhou and Singapore to 26, creating enhanced travel options and strengthened economic ties between the two regions.