Published at 1900PST 06JAN26 / 0300GMT 07JAN26
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is strategically expanding its services to China in the Northern summer 2026 season,marking a significant increase in capacity compared to the majority of summer 2025 operations. This expansion underscores the growing demand for travel between Russia and China and Aeroflot’s commitment to serving this crucial market.
Increased Flight Frequencies to Key Chinese Cities
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The planned service increases focus on three major Chinese destinations from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO): Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai Pudong.
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Beijing Daxing (PKX)
Effective March 29, 2026, Aeroflot will increase its service to Beijing Daxing from 4 weekly flights to 7 weekly flights. The airline will utilize Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for this route. flight details are as follows:
- SU204: SVO2105 – 0950+1PKX (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
- SU205: PKX1140 – 1455SVO (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Guangzhou (CAN)
Beginning March 29, 2026, Aeroflot will also boost service to Guangzhou, increasing frequency from 4 to 7 weekly flights. This route will likewise be operated with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Flight schedules are below:
- SU220: SVO1915 – 0930+1CAN (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
- SU221: CAN1110 – 1615SVO (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
- SU221: CAN1120 – 1615SVO (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Service to Shanghai Pudong is also experiencing growth.Aeroflot will increase flights from 4-5 weekly in Northern Summer 2025 to 7 weekly in Northern Summer 2026, deploying Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.Initial filings indicated 7 weekly flights for NS26. the flight schedule is as follows:
- SU208: SVO2000 – 0950+1PVG (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
- SU209: PVG1140 – 1630SVO (77W – Boeing 777-300ER)
Passengers seeking detailed details about Aeroflot’s fares, the Aeroflot Bonus program, and loyalty program privileges can find complete details on the official Aeroflot website. [[1]]
Further information regarding air ticket purchases and flight schedules can be found on the Aeroflot website.[[3]]