Welcome new route from Haiphong (HPH) to Guangzhou (CAN) by Shenzhen Airlines: New developments in the regional air transport hub race

New Air Link Between Guangzhou and Hai Phong Officially Established

Shenzhen Airlines officially launched a direct flight connecting Guangzhou (CAN) and Hai Phong (HPH), marking a new step in expanding the flight network between China and Vietnam. The route will commence operations on January 6, 2026, directly connecting the commercial hub of southern China with the largest port city in northern Vietnam. Flight ZH129 departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 3:55 PM. (local time) and arrives in Haiphong at 5:20 PM (local time). The return flight, ZH130, leaves Haiphong at 6:20 PM and lands in Guangzhou at 9:15 PM.

Stable operation with fixed flight schedules and a modern fleet

The Guangzhou – Hai Phong route is operated by Shenzhen Airlines with a frequency of 3 flights/week, using modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft, suitable for short and medium-haul flights. The flight schedule is designed flexibly to meet the travel needs of both business and tourist passengers.

A New Catalyst for Trade, Tourism and Regional Connectivity

In short term, the direct Guangzhou–Haiphong route significantly reduces travel time and minimizes the need for transit via major hubs such as Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat airports. This provides greater convenience for business travelers, professionals and tourist flows between the two markets, while also facilitating cargo movement and strengthening supply chain connectivity between the port city of Haiphong and Southern China.

In long term, Shenzhen Airlines’ launch of direct services to Haiphong reinforces the growing role of Cat Bi International Airport within the international aviation network. The route enables direct access to China’s Greater Bay Area, laying the foundation for attracting additional international routes and further promoting cooperation in trade, tourism, logistics and broader economic exchanges between Vietnam and China in the next phase of growth.

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