Hebei Airlines

ICAO: HBH Active as of Dec 11, 2025

122

Active Routes

1592

Flight Observations

48

Unique Destinations

43

Origin Airports

835

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2067

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About Hebei Airlines

Hebei Airlines (ICAO: HBH) is a Chinese airline that operates primarily domestic and some regional international routes. It is recognized for its operational base in Shijiazhuang and its connection as a subsidiary of XiamenAir.

Hebei Airlines was relaunched on June 29, 2010, following a restructuring of its predecessor, Northeast Airlines. Originally established by the Chinese aircraft manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and Sichuan Airlines, it is now a subsidiary of XiamenAir. The airline's corporate headquarters are located in the Shijiazhuang World Trade Plaza Hotel in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China.

The airline's main operational base and primary hub is Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW). It also utilizes Beijing Daxing International Airport as a focus city. Hebei Airlines operates a fleet that includes Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, and Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft, with orders also placed for the domestically produced COMAC C919. As of December 2023, the combined fleet size, including its parent XiamenAir and Jiangxi Airlines, reached 156 aircraft.

Hebei Airlines' route network predominantly covers domestic destinations within China, serving 27 destinations as of March 2017. The airline also extends its reach to a few regional international routes, having launched its debut international flight to Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi in March 2017, followed by services to Singapore in October 2017. Popular international routes include Hong Kong to Shijiazhuang, Osaka to Shijiazhuang, and Bangkok to Shijiazhuang. Hebei Airlines is a subsidiary of XiamenAir, which is a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Most of the airline's aircraft feature an all-Economy class layout, although some do offer Business Class. Notable services include complimentary onboard meals, albeit described as budget-style, and a frequent-flyer program known as "Hebei Eagle Club". The airline has also introduced an "Enjoy Economy Class" offering increased seat pitch, more private space, 30KG domestic free baggage allowance, and priority check-in.

What Travelers Say

Hebei Airlines holds a 3-Star Airline certification from Skytrax for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Traveler reviews are generally mixed, highlighting both positive aspects and areas for improvement.

What Travelers Love:

  • Excellent flight services and safety quality (cabin crew): Hebei Airlines' cabin crew has earned a notable reputation for their flight services and commitment to safety.
  • Complimentary onboard meals: Passengers appreciate the provision of complimentary meals during flights.
  • Comfortable seats: The airline offers comfortable and adjustable seats, with a standard Economy Class seat size of 17 inches. The "Enjoy Economy Class" offers enhanced legroom.

Common Complaints:

  • Poor language skills of staff: Cabin staff's limited language proficiency can make communication challenging for non-Chinese speaking international travelers.
  • Weak and inconsistent airport service: Airport service standards are often described as inconsistent and not always up to par.
  • Limited in-flight entertainment: In-flight entertainment options are basic, typically consisting of magazines.
  • Lack of readily available online information: Information regarding online check-in, airport check-in, and flight status updates is not consistently posted on the airline's official website.

Overall, traveler sentiment suggests that Hebei Airlines is a reliable domestic carrier, especially for Chinese travelers, offering basic comforts and a focus on safety. However, those seeking extensive international service standards, diverse in-flight entertainment, or fluent English-speaking staff may find it lacking.

Safety Information

Hebei Airlines appears to maintain a relatively clear public safety record, with limited reported incidents. One notable event occurred on March 28, 2016, when a Hebei Air Boeing 737-800 operating flight NS-3299 from Shijiazhuang to Hangzhou experienced a tail scrape during a bounced landing, necessitating a diversion to Changsa. There is no publicly available information indicating other major accidents or crashes involving Hebei Airlines aircraft.

Regarding regulatory certifications, specific details such as IOSA certification, FAA compliance, or status on the EU safety list for Hebei Airlines were not explicitly found in the provided search results. However, it is certified as a 3-Star Airline by Skytrax. No specific data on the average fleet age for Hebei Airlines itself was found, but its parent company, XiamenAir, which includes its subsidiaries, had an average aircraft age of 9 years as of December 2023. While explicit details on Hebei Airlines' maintenance reputation are not widely publicized, the general mention of "excellent flight services and safety quality" regarding its cabin crew implies an underlying focus on operational safety.

Based on available public data, Hebei Airlines demonstrates an acceptable safety profile, with no recurring incidents reported beyond the single tail strike in 2016. No specific safety awards or recognitions for Hebei Airlines were identified in the search results.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
HLD → PKX
Hulunbuir Hailar Airport → Beijing Daxing International Airport
691 miles
65 flights
B738
63 flights
B738
62 flights
B738
45 flights
B738
IQN → PKX
Qingyang Xifeng Airport → Beijing Daxing International Airport
546 miles
45 flights
B738
IQN → CKG
Qingyang Xifeng Airport → Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
424 miles
45 flights
B738
LNL → PKX
Longnan Chengzhou Airport → Beijing Daxing International Airport
709 miles
43 flights
B738
LNL → KWE
Longnan Chengzhou Airport → Guiyang Longdongbao
505 miles
43 flights
B738
42 flights
B738
ZYI → PKX
Zunyi Xinzhou Airport → Beijing Daxing International Airport
986 miles
40 flights
B738
Top Destinations
PKX (ZBAD)
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
330 flights
18 routes
SJW (ZBSJ)
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Shijiazhuang
160 flights
27 routes
KWE (ZUGY)
Guiyang Longdongbao
Guiyang
105 flights
2 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
98 flights
7 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
91 flights
3 routes
SZX (ZGSZ)
Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
68 flights
2 routes
XMN (ZSAM)
Xiamen Gaoqi Int'l
Xiamen
63 flights
1 route
TFU (ZUTF)
Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
57 flights
3 routes
SHA (ZSSS)
Shanghai Hongqiao Int'l
Shanghai
42 flights
1 route
HAK (ZJHK)
Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
41 flights
2 routes
Top Origin Airports
SJW (ZBSJ)
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Shijiazhuang
695 flights
36 routes
PKX (ZBAD)
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
171 flights
16 routes
IQN (ZLQY)
Qingyang Xifeng Airport
Qingyang (Xifeng)
90 flights
2 routes
LNL (ZLLN)
Longnan Chengzhou Airport
Longnan (Cheng)
86 flights
2 routes
HLD (ZBLA)
Hulunbuir Hailar Airport
Hailar
79 flights
4 routes
MIG (ZUMY)
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
Mianyang (Fucheng)
52 flights
2 routes
TFU (ZUTF)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chengdu (Jianyang)
46 flights
2 routes
INC (ZLIC)
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
Yinchuan
46 flights
4 routes
ZYI (ZUZY)
Zunyi Xinzhou Airport
Zunyi
40 flights
1 route
KWL (ZGKL)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Guilin (Lingui)
38 flights
2 routes
Top Border Crossing Flights
SJW (ZBSJ)
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Shijiazhuang, CN
160 flights
27 routes
Longest Routes
KHG → SJW
Kashgar Laining International Airport → Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
2067 mi
SJW → KHG
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport → Kashgar (Kashi)
2067 mi
HLD → TFU
Hulunbuir Hailar Airport → Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
1535 mi
SJW → KRL
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport → Korla
1525 mi
KRL → SJW
Korla Licheng Airport → Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
1525 mi
Shortest Routes
DAT → SJW
Datong Yungang Airport → Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
139 mi
SJW → DAT
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport → Datong
139 mi
INC → GYU
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport → Guyuan Liupanshan
156 mi
GYU → INC
Guyuan Liupanshan Airport → Yinchuan Helanshan
156 mi
ZQZ → SJW
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport → Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
171 mi
All Routes
122 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
HLD → PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
65 691 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
SJW → XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Int'l
Xiamen
63 971 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
SJW → KWE Guiyang Longdongbao
Guiyang
62 933 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
SJW → CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
45 750 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
IQN → PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
45 546 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
IQN → CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
45 424 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
LNL → KWE Guiyang Longdongbao
Guiyang
43 505 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
LNL → PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
43 709 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
SJW → SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Int'l
Shanghai
42 618 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
ZYI → PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
40 986 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
SJW → KMG Kunming Changshui Int'l
Kunming
39 1143 mi B738 Dec 7, 2025
SJW → CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l
Guangzhou
38 1033 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
SJW → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
38 646 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
SJW → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
37 1083 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
SJW → HAK Haikou Meilan Int'l
Haikou
36 1294 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
MIG → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
35 935 mi B738 Dec 8, 2025
KWL → PKX Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
35 1055 mi B738 Dec 10, 2025
SJW → TFU Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
Chengdu
32 803 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
PKX → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
31 1177 mi B738 Oct 25, 2025
SJW → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
30 510 mi B738 Oct 24, 2025
TFU → SJW Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport
Shijiazhuang
29 803 mi B738 Dec 8, 2025
SJW → MIG Mianyang Nanjiao
Mianyang
27 737 mi B738 Dec 7, 2025
SJW → SYX Sanya Phoenix Int'l
Hainan
26 1418 mi B738 Dec 9, 2025
PKX → KWL Guilin Liangjiang Int'l
Guilin
22 1055 mi B738 Dec 3, 2025
PKX → JJN Quanzhou Jinjiang
Quanzhou
22 1026 mi B738 Dec 11, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 08:00
Coverage: Observed routes only