On October 19, the opening ceremony of the Dalian-Vladivostok direct air route was held simultaneously in both Dalian, China and Vladivostok, Russia.

Around 13:30 on the same day, the direct flight from Vladivostok, Russia, landed at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, receiving the highest level of “water salute” and warm blessings for the successful launch of the flight.

After the opening of the route, operated by Hainan Airlines, this direct flight greatly reduces travel time between the two cities and enhances travel convenience. It will create favorable conditions for practical cooperation in various sectors between Liaoning and Primorsky Krai of Russia, as well as between Dalian and Vladivostok. Moreover, it will provide strong support for Liaoning to create an important gateway for the northward development of the Belt and Road Initiative and for Dalian to establish itself as a key hub city for China-Russia air travel.

Dalian and Vladivostok are sister cities. In recent years, both sides have engaged in substantial practical cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, industry, culture and tourism, logistics, and so on.