Summer travel surge: Flights to China at an | Australian Markets

China Southern Airlines is set to make historical past at Sydney Airport, ramping up its flights to Guangzhou to 4 per day during the upcoming 2025/26 summer season peak, the very best frequency ever on the route.

The growth provides 74 return flights and practically 44,000 additional seats over the season, growing weekly providers from 21 to 28.

The company says passengers will now have more choices and suppleness during one of the busiest travel durations of the yr.

The flights will operate on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering 28 business class seats and 269 economic system class seats for a comfy journey for each business and leisure travellers.

Greg Botham, government aviation growth and group strategy at Sydney Airport, mentioned they have been proud to proceed building Sydney Airport’s function as “Australia’s gateway to China”.

“With China Southern Airlines now flying four times a day to Guangzhou, it means more choice and flexibility for people heading to China and beyond,” Mr Botham mentioned.

“China Southern Airlines’ growth in Sydney will help push total seat capacity between Sydney and China to over 53,000 per week by the end of 2025, with the additional services boosting tourism, while delivering new export opportunities for NSW businesses.

“This is a testament to the strength of our partnership, and we thank the team at China Southern Airlines.”

The new flights present one-stop connections by way of Guangzhou to main Chinese cities, together with Beijing and Shanghai.

Jason Sun, regional common supervisor at China Southern Airlines, mentioned the airline was rising Sydney-Guangzhou providers to 4 each day flights during this yr’s peak travel season.

“This enhancement reflects our ongoing commitment to serving the Australian market and meeting growing travel demand between our nations,” Mr Sun mentioned.

“The additional frequencies provide travellers with more options and greater schedule flexibility, whether visiting family, conducting business, or exploring new destinations.

“We ensure convenient connections through Guangzhou to the rest of the world.

“As we celebrate 25 years of operations in Sydney, this expansion demonstrates China Southern Airlines’ confidence in the market’s potential.”

“This milestone reinforces our place as a main provider connecting Australia and China.

The elevated flights will operate from 13 December 2025 to 24 February 2026, offering departures and arrivals designed to go well with each leisure and business schedules.