Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 04:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Flight bookings from China to Central Asia have increased by 120% compared to pre-pandemic levels, driven by robust traffic growth and expanding air links. The region has emerged as a key market for Chinese travellers.
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