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New direct flights between Stockholm and Shanghai starting in summer 2026

2026-03-06, kl. 14:44

In June 2026, the airline China Eastern will launch a new direct route between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Shanghai. The new connection will make it easier for travelers from Sweden to visit one of China’s largest cities and a major destination in Asia.

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On 22 June 2026, a new direct route between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport will begin operating. Flights will run three times per week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the world’s leading financial and commercial centers. For travelers from Sweden, the new route offers more opportunities to visit China, whether for holidays, business trips or to see family and friends.

The new connection also makes it easier to travel onward within China and across Asia. China Eastern has an extensive international network with many connecting flights to destinations throughout the region.

China Eastern is one of the largest airlines in China and carries more than 140 million passengers each year. The airline flies to more than 1,000 destinations across over 160 countries and regions worldwide.