Spotlight on China Eastern: Connectivity that serves your clients

Since June 2025, China Eastern has strengthened the connectivity between Western Switzerland and Asia with a direct route from Geneva to Shanghai-Pudong (PVG), offering travellers and tourism professionals a wide range of connections and new opportunities.

🛫 The airline

China Eastern Airlines is one of China’s three major carriers and a member of the SkyTeam alliance. It operates a modern fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries through its partnerships and connections. Known for its quality of service and extensive network, the airline plays a key role in connecting China with the rest of the world.

⏲️ Flight time & schedule

This schedule offers:

👉 Daytime departure from Geneva with early morning arrival in Shanghai for smooth onward connections.
👉 Overnight departure from Shanghai with morning arrival in Geneva -  ideal for business travellers.

Thanks to Siberian overflight rights, China Eastern offers a faster Geneva -Shanghai journey than other airlines.

🧳 Passenger Experience

China Eastern provides excellent comfort in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, featuring modern cabins, attentive service, and a wide range of onboard entertainment. Wi-Fi is available on selected aircraft, and a variety of Chinese and international meals are served onboard.

Priority Lane access is available for Platinum, Gold, and Silver members, as well as SkyTeam Elite Plus and Elite cardholders. Economy Class passengers can purchase access to the Priority Lane at www.gva.ch/PriorityLane.

Business Class passengers have access to the Swissport Aspire Lounges - Première & Business - Geneva Airport, located in the East Wing.

As a SkyTeam member, China Eastern also allows passengers to earn and redeem miles on over 1,000 destinations worldwide.

↔️ A major Asian hub

Shanghai Pudong Airport acts as a gateway to China and a major hub to the rest of Asia thanks to its dense network. With multiple terminals and the world’s largest satellite concourse, the airport offers nearly 250 boarding gates!

From Shanghai, travellers benefit from a wide choice of connections with many daily flights to:

• Japan - with over 15 destinations including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
• South Korea - including flights to Seoul and Busan.
• Taiwan & Hong Kong - with frequent, rapid connections.
• destinations across China - a dense domestic network with frequent flights to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an, and beyond.

📄 Entry requirements for China

From 2024 through December 31, 2025, Swiss and French travellers enjoy a visa exemption for stays up to 30 days (for tourism, business, or family visits). This major simplification makes travel to China even easier for leisure and business purposes!

ℹ️ More details are available from the Embassy of China in Switzerland or on the France Diplomacy website.

This new direct route is a unique opportunity for agencies and travel managers, providing an efficient and competitive solution to meet the growing demand for travel to Asia.

ℹ️ Any questions about China Eastern or our destinations?  Contact us!