Starting in June, Singapore Airlines will launch a new Hangzhou–Singapore route.
On one hand, Hangzhou is home to major corporations such as Alibaba, generating solid demand for business and international travel.
On the other hand, the city continues to draw passengers from surrounding regions. These travelers can connect via Singapore to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and even Europe and North America—representing the route’s broader growth potential.
For Singapore Airlines, Hangzhou carries additional strategic significance.
As the airline’s ninth destination in mainland China, Hangzhou will become the second city after Guangzhou to be served by both Singapore Airlines and subsidiary Scoot.
Scoot targets price-sensitive travelers with a focus on affordability, while Singapore Airlines caters to passengers who value service quality, cabin experience, and seamless global connectivity.
The parallel presence of both brands signals a more refined, segmented approach by the airline group in serving the same market.
For many, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is still perceived as a “second-tier airport.” However, in terms of scale, international passenger traffic, and transfer capabilities, this label is increasingly outdated.
By 2025, the airport’s annual passenger throughput had surpassed 50 million, placing it among China’s mega airports. International and regional passenger traffic exceeded 5.3 million, up 11.6% year-on-year.
The addition of Singapore Airlines will further strengthen Hangzhou’s links to the global aviation network.
