New flight route, China Eastern Airlines has began between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Venice. On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, this route will be operated three times a week. There is no other airlines offering direct flights; China Eastern is the sole operator between Shanghai and Venice on this route.
| MU | 785 | departs Shanghai | 00:50 local time | arriving Venice | 07:50 local time |
| MU | 786 | Marco Polo Airport | 11:30 local time | China | 05:30 local time |
Wan Qingchao, Deputy General Manager of China Eastern Airlines, said: “China’s visa exemption policies have stimulated people-to-people exchange with European countries. So far, China Eastern Airlines has launched four routes between Italy and China, which are expected to further promote connectivity between our two countries and between China and the whole of Europe.”
Enrico Marchi, President of Venice Airport Operator SAVE, added: “This route is the culmination of years of work, made up of studies, in-depth analysis, constructive contacts with China Eastern and Shanghai airports, in addition to the fundamental support of the Italian government. This service marks the beginning of a new season of exchanges and relations with China and the Far East that will lead, we are certain, to further developments of new routes.”
People from China could travel to Venice by flying to other places first; now China Eastern Airlines is the first Chinese airline to fly to Venice. Between China and Venice, ally to Venice and Verona, Chinese tourists like to visit the northeast part of Italy. about 150000 people travel in this way in 2019. Especially to Venice and Verona, Chinese tourists like to visit the northeast part of Italy. These two cities make up about 67% of all visits by Chinese tourists to Italy.
The northeast of Italy is important for business trade with China. China Eastern Airlines now fly to Venice, Rome, and Milan. Totally four routes between China and Italy.
