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The regular direct flight of the St. Petersburg-to-Sanya air route landed at Sanya Phoenix International Airport on October 8th, 2019. There were 334 passengers on board headed for tropical holiday tours in Sanya.

The air route is operated by AZUR air with a Boeing A767-300 aircraft, and runs once a week. Service will increase to twice a week starting October 27th, 2019.

Flight schedule from October 8th to October 26th, 2019

St. Petersburg to Sanya, flight number ZF701

Departure time: 11:45 a.m. (St. Petersburg Time) Tue.

Arrival Time: 3:00 a.m. +1 (Beijing Time) Wed.

Sanya to St. Petersburg, flight number ZF702

Departure Time: 5:30 a.m. (Beijing Time) Wed.

Arrival Time: 11:30 a.m. (St. Petersburg Time) Wed.

Flight Schedule starting October 27th, 2019

St. Petersburg to Sanya, flight number ZF701

Departure time: 11:45 a.m. (St. Petersburg Time) Fri. and Sun.

Arrival Time: 3:00 a.m. +1 (Beijing Time) Sat. and Mon.

Sanya to St. Petersburg, flight number ZF702

Departure Time: 5:30 a.m. (Beijing Time) Sat. and Mon.

Arrival Time: 11:30 a.m. (St. Petersburg Time) Sat. and Mon.

The opening of the new air route provides more travel options for Sanya residents and tourists alike. It is part of an ongoing effort by Sanya tourism authorities to increase the frequency of flights between Sanya and St. Petersburg, thereby helping to meet market demand and promote Sino-Russian cooperation under the “Belt and Road” Initiative.