Russia's flagship carrier, Aeroflot, has announced significant adjustments to its flight schedule to and from Sanya (SYX) on July 3 and 4, 2026. The decision follows the approach of Typhoon Maysak, a tropical cyclone currently threatening the southern coast of China. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety as meteorological conditions in Hainan province are expected to deteriorate rapidly, bringing intense precipitation and high-velocity winds to the region.
List of Affected International and Domestic Routes
The schedule changes impact several key routes connecting Sanya with major Russian hubs. The following flights have been officially rescheduled:
- SU224: Moscow — Sanya (Departure July 3)
- SU856: Vladivostok — Sanya (Departure July 3)
- SU862: Kazan — Sanya (Departure July 3)
- SU225: Sanya — Moscow (Departure July 4)
- SU861: Sanya — St. Petersburg (Departure July 4)
- SU851: Sanya — Khabarovsk (Departure July 4)
Passengers are being notified of updated departure times via the contact information provided during the reservation process. Travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. According to the carrier, individuals who arrive at departure points based on the original timetable will be provided with services—including refreshments and accommodation if necessary—in strict accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Russian Federation.
Regional Impact and Emergency Measures in Hainan
The local meteorological service in China has elevated the emergency response to the third warning level as the storm tracks toward the coast. Forecasts suggest that the eye of the typhoon will make landfall in the area between Wanning and Sanya. In response, provincial authorities have implemented a total suspension of various transport links.
Maysak is forecast to reach areas between the cities of Wanning and Sanya in Hainan province, bringing heavy rainfall and squally winds. Provincial authorities have completely suspended transportation, including ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait.
This suspension includes the critical ferry operations across the Qiongzhou Strait, effectively isolating the island from the mainland for the duration of the peak storm conditions. Local infrastructure is currently being reinforced to mitigate the impact of the expected squally winds.
The disruptions are expected to be temporary, with normal operations resuming once the Hainan Meteorological Service confirms that conditions are safe for civil aviation and maritime travel. For now, tourists and residents in the affected zones are urged to follow the instructions of local civil defense authorities and stay updated through official airline communication channels.