Which routes do high-net-worth individuals fly most in 2026? Based on 12 years of service experience, travel data from 2.63 million+ members, and 500,000+ charter bookings, iFlyPlus releases the 2026 exclusive most-searched route rankings.
TOP 10 Most Searched Routes
Data source: iFlyPlus 2026 annual travel data (n=500,000+ charter bookings)
| Rank | Route | Share of Travel | Avg. Flight Time | Reference Price (¥10K) | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai → Maldives | 12% | 8h | 70-100 | Family vacation |
| 2 | Beijing → Sanya | 10% | 4h | 20-30 | Family vacation |
| 3 | Shenzhen → Singapore | 8% | 5h | 25-40 | Business + family |
| 4 | Beijing → London | 7% | 11h | 120-180 | Business |
| 5 | Shanghai → Tokyo | 6% | 3.5h | 20-25 | Shopping + dining |
| 6 | Guangzhou → Bangkok | 5% | 3.5h | 18-30 | Business + vacation |
| 7 | Shanghai → Paris | 5% | 12h | 120-180 | Anniversary |
| 8 | Chengdu → Singapore | 4% | 5h | 25-40 | Business |
| 9 | Beijing → Dubai | 4% | 9h | 60-90 | Business + vacation |
| 10 | Hangzhou → Bangkok | 3% | 4h | 20-35 | Business |
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Route Trend Insights
Family Vacation Routes Growing Fastest
Shanghai → Maldives has ranked first for 3 consecutive years, with travel share growing from 9% in 2024 to 12% in 2026.
Greater Bay Area Business Routes Rising
Routes such as Shenzhen → Singapore, Guangzhou → Bangkok, and Hangzhou → Bangkok have entered the TOP 10, reflecting growing travel demand from the Greater Bay Area's affluent community.
Celebration Travel Emerges as New Trend
Shanghai → Paris rose from unranked in 2024 to #7 in 2026, with significant growth in anniversary, proposal, and other ceremonial journeys.
12 Years of Route Data
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Cumulative routes covered | 120,000+ |
| Busiest departure city | Beijing (28%) |
| Busiest destination | Sanya (15%) |
| Most popular international destination | Maldives (12%) |
| Average flight distance | 4,500 km |
| Average response time | 15 minutes |
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