Shanghai Airlines to inaugurate direct Marseille flight
China Eastern Airlines will officially launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille, France on July 2 this year.
The new Shanghai-Marseille service will be operated by Shanghai Airlines,…
China Eastern Airlines will officially launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille, France on July 2 this year.
The new Shanghai-Marseille service will be operated by Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, with three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The flight numbers are FM871 from Shanghai to Marseille and FM872 for the return leg. The estimated flight time is around 12 hours.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France, as well as the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
On April 9, Shanghai officially released a comprehensive guide for its 2024 events, showcasing a wide ranging selection of 70 top-tier cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition events.
From July 28 to Aug. 8, Marseille will host sailing events of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The launch of the Shanghai-Marseille flight will establish the first direct air corridor between this pair of sister cities. China Eastern Airlines will also become the first airline to operate on this route.
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