Shanghai:On November 6, Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, in Shanghai. The meeting focused on discussing the potential launch of flights to Azerbaijan by China Eastern Airlines and exploring opportunities to strengthen air connectivity and tourism ties between Azerbaijan and China.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was also attended by Teymur Hasanov, Director of Heydar Aliyev International Airport; Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB); and Rashad Aliyev, Deputy CEO of ATB.

Fuad Naghiyev highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China, emphasizing China as a priority tourism market for Azerbaijan. He mentioned Azerbaijan’s promotional activities in China, such as the ATB office in Beijing and partnerships with leading travel platforms. Naghiyev also expressed the State Tourism Agency’s willingness to support China Eastern Airlines’ potential operations with state subsidies, airport incentives, and joint marketing initiatives.

Wang Zhiqing noted the strong foundation for bilateral cooperation in civil aviation, culture, and tourism, facilitated by the strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan. He highlighted the growth in economic and trade relations and the mutual visa-free travel arrangement as factors enhancing the aviation market’s potential. Zhiqing expressed interest in developing a direct Shanghai-Baku route and strengthening cooperation to boost cultural tourism and passenger traffic.

Azerbaijan’s tourism potential has been actively promoted across major Chinese social media platforms since 2026, alongside advertising campaigns on leading Chinese travel platforms and TV streaming services. The ATB office in Beijing has been operational since May 29, 2026, and Chinese citizens have been able to travel to Azerbaijan visa-free since April 2025 under a mutual agreement.

Currently, AZAL operates three weekly direct flights between Baku and Beijing, while China Southern Airlines offers five weekly flights between Baku and Urumqi. In 2025, the number of Chinese visitors to Azerbaijan reached 63,500, a 41.7% increase from 2024, and from January to October 2026, arrivals totaled 61,001, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year.

Shanghai:On November 6, Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, in Shanghai. The meeting focused on discussing the potential launch of flights to Azerbaijan by China Eastern Airlines and exploring opportunities to strengthen air connectivity and tourism ties between Azerbaijan and China.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was also attended by Teymur Hasanov, Director of Heydar Aliyev International Airport; Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB); and Rashad Aliyev, Deputy CEO of ATB.

Fuad Naghiyev highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China, emphasizing China as a priority tourism market for Azerbaijan. He mentioned Azerbaijan’s promotional activities in China, such as the ATB office in Beijing and partnerships with leading travel platforms. Naghiyev also expressed the State Tourism Agency’s willingness to support China Eastern Airlines’ potential operations with state subsidies, airport incentives, and joint marketing initiatives.

Wang Zhiqing noted the strong foundation for bilateral cooperation in civil aviation, culture, and tourism, facilitated by the strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan. He highlighted the growth in economic and trade relations and the mutual visa-free travel arrangement as factors enhancing the aviation market’s potential. Zhiqing expressed interest in developing a direct Shanghai-Baku route and strengthening cooperation to boost cultural tourism and passenger traffic.

Azerbaijan’s tourism potential has been actively promoted across major Chinese social media platforms since 2026, alongside advertising campaigns on leading Chinese travel platforms and TV streaming services. The ATB office in Beijing has been operational since May 29, 2026, and Chinese citizens have been able to travel to Azerbaijan visa-free since April 2025 under a mutual agreement.

Currently, AZAL operates three weekly direct flights between Baku and Beijing, while China Southern Airlines offers five weekly flights between Baku and Urumqi. In 2025, the number of Chinese visitors to Azerbaijan reached 63,500, a 41.7% increase from 2024, and from January to October 2026, arrivals totaled 61,001, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year.

Shanghai:On November 6, Fuad Naghiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, in Shanghai. The meeting focused on discussing the potential launch of flights to Azerbaijan by China Eastern Airlines and exploring opportunities to strengthen air connectivity and tourism ties between Azerbaijan and China.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was also attended by Teymur Hasanov, Director of Heydar Aliyev International Airport; Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB); and Rashad Aliyev, Deputy CEO of ATB.

Fuad Naghiyev highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China, emphasizing China as a priority tourism market for Azerbaijan. He mentioned Azerbaijan’s promotional activities in China, such as the ATB office in Beijing and partnerships with leading travel platforms. Naghiyev also expressed the State Tourism Agency’s willingness to support China Eastern Airlines’ potential operations with state subsidies, airport incentives, and joint marketing initiatives.

Wang Zhiqing noted the strong foundation for bilateral cooperation in civil aviation, culture, and tourism, facilitated by the strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan. He highlighted the growth in economic and trade relations and the mutual visa-free travel arrangement as factors enhancing the aviation market’s potential. Zhiqing expressed interest in developing a direct Shanghai-Baku route and strengthening cooperation to boost cultural tourism and passenger traffic.

Azerbaijan’s tourism potential has been actively promoted across major Chinese social media platforms since 2026, alongside advertising campaigns on leading Chinese travel platforms and TV streaming services. The ATB office in Beijing has been operational since May 29, 2026, and Chinese citizens have been able to travel to Azerbaijan visa-free since April 2025 under a mutual agreement.

Currently, AZAL operates three weekly direct flights between Baku and Beijing, while China Southern Airlines offers five weekly flights between Baku and Urumqi. In 2025, the number of Chinese visitors to Azerbaijan reached 63,500, a 41.7% increase from 2024, and from January to October 2026, arrivals totaled 61,001, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year.