Air China Launches Beijing-bucharest-zagreb Route

Air China starts new route linking China and Croatia. Air China today inaugurated its new route connecting Beijing, Bucharest and Zagreb, further strengthening air links between the People's Republic of China and Republic of Croatia. The service will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

The introduction of Air China's scheduled service creates new travel opportunities for both leisure and business passengers, improving accessibility between the Croatian and Chinese markets. It is expected to contribute to the continued growth of tourism flows while facilitating stronger commercial ties, investment opportunities and broader economic cooperation. The inaugural flight was marked by a formal ceremony held at Zagreb Airport, attended by numerous distinguished guests, representatives of government institutions, the tourism sector, business community and aviation industry.

Alongside Zagreb Airport Management Board representatives, remarks were delivered by remarks were delivered by H.E. Qi Qianjin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Croatia, who emphasized: This China-Croatia flight is more than an air route; it is a bridge of friendship connecting the hearts of our two peoples. Its launch will further unlock the potential for bilateral cooperation and give a strong impetus to exchanges and mutual learning in trade, tourism, culture, sports, education and other fields. Monika Udovičić, State Secretary, at the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Croatia, also addressed the audience, underscoring the significance of the new route for Croatian tourism and bilateral relations between Croatia and China: The launch of this service represents an important milestone for Croatian tourism, as it strengthens our connectivity with one of the world's most significant outbound travel markets. Chinese visitors are of great importance to Croatia's tourism sector, and I am particularly pleased that this new route will provide them with even more convenient and accessible opportunities to travel to Croatia.