Sanya Adds Two New Air Routes

Frankfurt⇌Bangkok⇌Sanya Fifth Freedom Regular Passenger Route Successfully Launched

On July 27, the inaugural flight of Condor's Frankfurt⇌Bangkok⇌Sanya Fifth Freedom Route successfully arrived at Sanya Phoenix International Airport (hereafter "Sanya Airport"). As Hainan Free Trade Port's first Fifth Freedom regular passenger route directly connecting to Europe, this launch represents a breakthrough in Sanya's international aviation hub development.

The Frankfurt⇌Bangkok⇌Sanya route operates with Airbus A330 aircraft, providing 3 weekly flights (departing Sanya on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays). Inbound flight DE2362: First flight departed Frankfurt at 02:10 (July 27), arriving Bangkok before departing at 15:10 and landing in Sanya at 17:10. Outbound flight DE2363: Departed Sanya at 18:40 (July 27), arriving Bangkok at 20:40 before proceeding to Frankfurt with next-day arrival at 11:15. (All times Beijing Time; subject to airline schedule updates.)

Sanya⇌Jinan⇌Seoul Route Successfully Inaugurated

On August 1, Sanya Airport launched the Sanya⇌Jinan⇌Seoul route. Operated by Shandong Airlines with Boeing 737 aircraft, this daily service features:

• Outbound SC8005: Departs Sanya 15:10, arrives Seoul 21:40 via Jinan

• Inbound SC8006: Departs Seoul 07:45, arrives Sanya 14:10 via Jinan

(All times Beijing Time; subject to airline schedule updates.)

Sanya Airport currently operates 35 international/regional routes in 2025, serving 26 key cities across Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Central Asia, and Europe. Future expansion plans include:

New routes to Minsk and Kuala Lumpur

Intercontinental routes leveraging Fifth and Seventh Freedom Rights

Enhanced regional hub capabilities to support Hainan Free Trade Port's high-quality development.