The company China Eastern opens a direct service between Marseille and Shanghai from 2 July 3 weekly flights on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It is a seasonal service for the summer, but could be extended throughout the year, depending on the success of the link.
Flights will be operated in Boeing Dreamliner 787-900the latest generation. The aircraft will offer 285 seatsincluding 58 seats in premium classes (Première, Business and Premium Economy). The flight will take off from Marseille at 10:55 for an arrival at Shanghai Pudong at 05:00. Tickets are already on sale.
Once you arrive in Shanghai Pudong, thehina Eastern passengers have numerous connections to the rest of Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand..
Commenting on the opening, Philippe Bernand, Chairman of the Airport Management Board, said Marseille Provence, stressed thate The opening of this new route between Shanghai and Marseille will make Marseille Provence the only French regional airport with a direct flight to China.
