An Airbus A350 arrives at Hangzhou International Airport. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

After just three months of operation, Emirates has upgraded its Hangzhou-Dubai service from a Boeing 777-300ER to the state-of-the-art Airbus A350, making Hangzhou the first city in the Chinese mainland to operate the airline's newest aircraft model.

The move reflects Emirates' growing confidence in Hangzhou's market potential and the city's strong role in connecting the Yangtze River Delta with global destinations.

The A350 features Emirates' latest cabin design, with higher ceilings, wider aisles, and improved air circulation for a more open and comfortable atmosphere. It offers 312 seats across three classes — 32 business, 21 premium economy, and 259 economy. Passengers can enjoy leather reclining seats, leg and foot supports, adjustable headrests, charging ports, and 13.3-inch personal screens with over 6,500 entertainment options and Bluetooth connectivity.

Emirates' A350 service, flight EK310, departs Dubai daily at 4:15 am local time and arrives in Hangzhou at 4 pm Beijing time. The return flight, EK311, leaves Hangzhou at 00:10 am and arrives in Dubai at 6:10 am local time.

Headquartered in Dubai, Emirates serves over 150 destinations across six continents. Hangzhou has now joined the airline's growing China network — alongside Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen — cementing its position as a dynamic gateway between China and the Middle East.

The aircraft's business class cabin. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]