Airlineroute.net international aviation news portal has announced the launch of the Beijing-Minsk-Budapest-Beijing route, by Air China — one of the biggest Chinese air carriers. The Aviation Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications confirms the news, telling us that the route will operate four times a week. It will be the longest duration flight into Minsk (without stopping). Commencing on May 1st, the flight will depart Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, using the Beijing Airbus-330. Setting off from China at 13.00, it will arrive in Minsk at 17.20 (local time), with return at 18.50. Sadly, as yet, the return flight won’t be direct, requiring routing through Hungarian Budapest. Prices are yet to be announced.
By Dmitry Ampilov
