After 2006 China "Year of Russia" and 2007 Russia "Year of China", the two countries's tourists have a better understanding of each other's culture. With increasing grows of Chinese tourists travel to Russia currently, Hainan Airlines will reopen its Beijing - St.Petersburg flight from June 29, 2008.

The flights are scheduled for 2 days every week (Tuesday and Sunday). The sunday flight will leave Beijing at 01:00and arrive in St.Petersburg at 05:25. It will leave St.Petersburg at 10:40 and arrive in Beijing at 22:25. The Tuesday flight will leave Beijing at 02:50and arrive in St.Petersburg at 07:15. It will leave St.Petersburg at 10:40 and arrive in Beijing at 22:25.

Boeing 767 will be used in this route, offering 232 seats include 34 business class and 198 economy class seats, and this will provide travelers more convenient choices and comfortable fly experiences.