Air China to Launch Direct Beijing–Zagreb Route in September 2026

Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing to Zagreb in September 2026. This flight offers Nordics-based travelers another convenient link to China within the Schengen Area. Flights will start on September 4, 2026. The service will run three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Planes will fly from Beijing to Zagreb with a stop in Bucharest. Air China plans to use Airbus A330-200 aircraft for this service. The route creates the first direct scheduled flight between China and Croatia.

Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs confirmed the news on August 19, 2026. Travel demand between China and Croatia has grown strongly. More than 330,000 Chinese tourists visited Croatia in 2025. The route aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange between both nations. It also supports business travel and trade contacts across Europe. Croatian exports like wine, cheese, olive oil, and tuna may benefit. For readers in Copenhagen, expanding China–EU flights provides flexible transfer choices. The announcement was reported by Croatia Week.