Hungary Airlines (2G, Budapest) launched a new service between Budapest and Zhengzhou on September 4, marking the airline's entry into the mainland Chinese market. Flightradar24 ADS-B data indicates that the China-bound leg is operated non-stop, while the return service to Hungary includes a stopover at Almaty International.
According to the official news site China.com.cn, the airline will operate 5x weekly rotations on the route, mainly transporting e-commerce products.
The development aligns with the company's strategy to grow its presence in China with the addition of new aircraft, and complement its Hong Kong International service with additional routes. Chief operating officer Gabor Talabos recently said that Hungary Airlines was also considering launching a route between Budapest and Hangzhou.
ch-aviation reached out to Hungary Airlines for comment, but it was not immediately available.
The airline's fleet currently comprises a sole 2014-vintage A330-200F (HA-LHU, msn 1578). The company also plans to add two B777-300(ERSF)s under an ACMI contract with Air Atlanta Europe. The B777Fs will reportedly be deployed on the route to Zhengzhou.
