Three new direct routes connecting Shanghai and European destinations, namely Geneva, Milan, and Copenhagen, will be launched in the coming months by China Eastern Airlines, which will expand the airline's European network to 15 cities, the Shanghai-based carrier announced on May 8.

The Shanghai-Geneva flight will launch on June 16 and operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It will depart Shanghai at 1:30 am and arrive in Geneva at 7:50 am local time. The return flight will leave Geneva at 12:00 pm and arrive in Shanghai at 5:30 am the following day local time.

Situated in the southwest of Switzerland, Geneva is an important center of diplomacy and international affairs in Europe. Known as the peace capital of the world, Geneva is home to the headquarters of many international organizations and is also a popular global tourism destination, famous for Lake Geneva, the Alps, and other rich cultural heritage.

The direct flight between Shanghai and Geneva will offer more convenience to enterprises and organizations seeking travel options in China and Europe, according to China Eastern.

The Shanghai-Milan flight, scheduled to kick off on June 20, will run on a daily basis between the Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Milan Malpensa Airport.

Milan, situated in northern Italy, is a world-famous city known for its history, culture, fashion, and art. The Shanghai-Milan flight is expected to join forces with the existing Shanghai-Venice and Xi'an-Milan routes to effectively facilitate the exchange of cultural, business, and trade resources between China and Italy.

The Shanghai-Copenhagen flight is scheduled to operate every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from Shanghai Pudong International Airport starting July 17, with return flights departing from Copenhagen later the same day (local time).

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is the hometown of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen and the site of the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Known as the fairytale capital of the world and the pearl of Northern Europe, the city is expected to benefit from the new direct flight, which will provide a more convenient channel for business, trade, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between China and Denmark.

Tickets for the three new flights are currently available for purchase on China Eastern's official website and app.