On Monday, a new non-stop flight route from Dublin Airport to Shanghai was inaugurated, marking a significant milestone as Ireland’s first direct air link to China’s most populous city. Operated by China Eastern Airlines, this service is scheduled to operate three times a week, utilizing Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The route is now Dublin Airport’s longest scheduled non-stop flight to date.
The introduction of this route is a strategic move by Dublin Airport’s operator, daa, to enhance Ireland’s connectivity with a major global aviation market. This new link is anticipated to foster growth in travel, tourism, trade, and educational exchanges between Ireland and China, strengthening bilateral ties.
China Eastern Airlines, headquartered in Shanghai and a member of the SkyTeam alliance, provides an extensive network of flights across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, South America, and the Middle East. The airline’s new service to Dublin is a noteworthy expansion of its long-haul travel options.
Dublin Airport officials have highlighted the route’s launch as a significant enhancement to the airport’s long-haul network, presenting new opportunities for passengers traveling between Ireland and China. The addition of this route is expected to increase the airport’s appeal as a hub for transcontinental travel.
Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, Wang Zhiqing, emphasized that the new service establishes an efficient and convenient air corridor between the two nations. He believes this connection will play a crucial role in strengthening cooperation and fostering closer people-to-people ties between Ireland and China.