A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport from Shanghai on Jan 1, 2025. - Photo: China Daily
BEIJING: Three new direct routes connecting Shanghai and European destinations, namely, Geneva, Milan and Copenhagen, will be launched in the coming months by China Eastern Airlines.
This will expand the airline’s European network to 15 cities, the Shanghai-based carrier has announced.
The Shanghai-Geneva flight will launch on June 16 and operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
It will depart Shanghai at 1.30am and arrive in Geneva at 7.50am local time.
The return flight will leave Geneva at 12pm and arrive in Shanghai at 5.30am the following day local time.
Situated in the sout-west of Switzerland, Geneva is an important centre of diplomatic and international affairs in Europe.
Known as the peace capital of the world, Geneva is home to the many international organisations’ headquarters and also a popular global tourism destination famous for its Lake Geneva, the Alps, among other rich cultural heritage.
The direct flight between Shanghai and Geneva will offer more convenience to enterprises and organisations seeking travel options in China and Europe, according to China Eastern. — China Daily/ANN
