China Eastern Airlines is scheduled to launch direct flights connecting Shanghai and Zurich in Switzerland on June 18.

The Shanghai–Zurich route is the second direct flight operated by China Eastern between China and Switzerland, following the successful launch of the Shanghai–Geneva route last year. It will serve as an air bridge, providing greater convenience for economic and trade cooperation, cultural exchanges, and tourism between the two countries, according to the Shanghai-based carrier.

The Shanghai–Zurich flight will depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and return from Zurich later the same day. Tickets for the new direct flights are available for purchase on the official website of China Eastern Airlines, as well as on the airline’s app.

Zurich is the largest city and the economic center of Switzerland. The launch of the Shanghai–Zurich route will effectively facilitate in-depth cooperation in industrial collaboration, cross-border business and travel, as well as cultural exchanges between the Yangtze River Delta region and Switzerland, and Europe as a whole.

To better meet the growing travel demand between China and Europe, China Eastern Airlines has continuously increased its capacity on European routes in recent years. With the launch of the Shanghai–Zurich route, a total of 29 flights will be operated between China and 19 European cities by China Eastern.