Air China is continuously expanding its international route network: the direct flight from Rome to Hangzhou, which was launched in June, and the connection between Nice and Beijing, which has been in operation since August 2, further strengthen Air China’s presence on the European market.
The connection from Rome to Hangzhou offers European travellers the second international destination besides Shanghai in the economically vibrant central area of China’s east coast. The relevant details are as follows:
- Type of aircraft: A330-200
- Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
- Time: Rome–Hangzhou departs 13:05 hours, arrives 06:30 hours (+ 1); Hangzhou–Rome departs 00:25 hours, arrives 06:55 hours
Nice in southern France becomes the second city in France after Paris to have a direct connection to Air China’s central hub in Beijing. From there, domestic Chinese and international connections will be available so that Air China can reach not only all destinations in China, but also the most important destinations in the entire Asian region, including Australia and New Zealand. The following details apply to this flight:
- Type of aircraft: A330-300
- Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
- Time: Nice–Beijing departs 00:25 hours, arrives 04:55 hours (+ 1); Beijing–Nice departs 02:50 hours, arrives 08:05 hours
For Germany, Air China offers regular direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich and Dusseldorf to the Beijing and Shanghai hubs. This route network is supplemented by the flight from Frankfurt to Shenzhen in the very South of the country.
Air China operates state-of-the-art aircraft with completely redesigned interiors at the highest level on all its connections. Lie-flat seats in First and Business Class guarantee a relaxed journey. On all Air China long-haul routes, all seats in all service classes are equipped with an extensive individual entertainment programme.