Hainan Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Beijing and Oslo

The route will operate as a seasonal service until October 25th with three weekly departures (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), serviced by an Airbus A330-300. The aircraft has a capacity of 292 seats of which 32 are business class, meeting the needs of both passengers and cargo. With direct flights, this will be the fastest route between Norway and China, enhancing access to one of Norway’s most important international markets.

The Value of Direct Flights for Norway and China

“This route will provide a much-needed connection to China and strengthen Norwegian tourism, business, and seafood exports. The increasing trend of Chinese tourism to Norway is positive, and this direct flight will make it even easier for Chinese tourists to experience the best Norway has to offer,” says Ulv Elbirk, Director of Route Development at Avinor.

Flight Schedule

Flight no	Aircraft type	Frequency	From	STD	To	STA	Season
HU769	A330	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	PEK	02:40LT	OSL	05:50LT	Mar. 22-Mar.29
HU770	A330	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	OSL	12:30LT	PEK	04:30LT+1
HU769	A330	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	PEK	01:50LT	OSL	05:50LT	Mar.30- Oct.25
HU770	A330	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	OSL	13:30LT	PEK	04:30LT+1

Hainan Airlines previously operated this route from May to October 2019, but flights were suspended due to the pandemic. The resumption marks a significant restoration of connections between the two countries. The route will not only benefit tourism and cultural exchange but also play a central role in Norway’s seafood industry, as cargo is a key component of the service.

With improved travel conditions and growing demand for connections to China, the route is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening economic and cultural cooperation between Norway and China.

About Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines Holding Co., Ltd. (Hainan Airlines) was established in January 1993 in Hainan Province, China’s largest special economic zone and free trade port. The company offers safe and comfortable air travel with a comprehensive route network.

In the first half of 2024, Hainan Airlines and its subsidiaries operated over 1,400 routes, including nearly 1,300 domestic and 100 international, covering Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania. The company has operational bases in 22 cities, including Haikou, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, and supports the "Belt and Road Initiative" through its global network.

Hainan Airlines has maintained 31 years of safe operations since its inception and received the "One Star Flight Safety Diamond Award" in February 2024 for 10 million accident-free flight hours.

The airline is also the only SKYTRAX 5-star airline in Mainland China and has received this award for 13 consecutive years since 2011, recognizing its high service quality and customer satisfaction.

For further information, please contact:

Ulv Elbirk

Director of Route Development, Asia & Americas

Avinor AS

Email: ulv.elbirk@avinor.no

Phone: (+45) 31 359 787