Hong KongMay 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong Airlines announced today that it will launch flight services between Hong Kong and Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, starting May 26, with one flight per week. This direct service will provide great convenience for travelers between the two destinations, further strengthening the connection between Hong Kong and the northwestern region of mainland China.
Hong Kong Airlines to Launch Lanzhou Route
Lanzhou is the only provincial capital in China through which the Yellow River flows. It is not only the political, economic, and cultural center of Gansu Province but also a bridge connecting inland China with the Western Regions. Since ancient times, Lanzhou has been a key commercial hub and important transportation route along the Silk Road, and it is also one of the earliest cities in China to embrace modern industrial civilization.
Lanzhou boasts a magnificent Yellow River landscape, with famous attractions including the Yellow River Tower, Zhongshan Bridge, Baita Mountain, Lanzhou Stele Forest, and the Yellow River Mother Statue. Additionally, Lanzhou is renowned for its diverse cultural and natural tourism resources, covering the Gansu Provincial Museum, Xiguan Grand Mosque, Wuquan Mountain, Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia National Geopark, the Asia-Europe International Building, and Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street. Of course, travelers should not miss the highly local-flavored Zhengnan Road Snack Night Market and authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. The city warmly invites tourists from Hong Kong and around the world to explore its charming allure.
Hong Kong Airlines is always committed to providing travelers with a wider range of travel options. The launch of the new route will offer a more convenient direct flight experience for business and leisure travelers between the two destinations, further deepening exchanges. This move also actively responds to the Hong Kong SAR Government’s vigorously promoted “Individual Visit Scheme”, which not only helps attract more mainland tourists to Hong Kong but also facilitates their transit via Hong Kong to popular tourist destinations such as Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America, thereby strengthening Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub.
As a key planning area in the “Silk Road Economic Belt”, Lanzhou plays a crucial role in transit between China, Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia, making it a highly promising “Belt and Road” route point. The new route aligns well with Hong Kong Airlines’ existing network strategy, creating synergies with currently operated routes such as Xining and Hulunbuir. It will play a significant role in fostering business exchanges and cultural ties between Hong Kong and inland cities along the “Belt and Road”.
Details of Hong Kong Airlines’ flights between Hong Kong and Lanzhou* are as follows (all times are local):
* Currently pending approval from relevant government agencies for scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Lanzhou
* Flight numbers and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.