China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s major carriers, will resume direct passenger flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) on June 22, 2026, after a six-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The route, last operated in early 2020, will run three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Flight MU289 departs PVG at 3:00 p.m. local time, arriving at ARN at 9:10 p.m. after 11 hours and 10 minutes. Return flight MU290 leaves ARN at 10:40 p.m., landing at PVG at 2:40 p.m. the next day.
Swedavia, operator of Stockholm Arlanda, confirmed the schedule, noting it enhances access to China and Asia via China Eastern’s network. The airline has opened reservations for the service.
This resumption aligns with China Eastern’s 2026 international network expansion, including increased frequencies to European cities like Copenhagen, London Gatwick, Frankfurt, and Barcelona, plus new routes to Tashkent and Adelaide. The Stockholm link strengthens ties between China and the Nordic region, supporting business and tourism amid Sweden’s inclusion in China’s visa-free program for stays up to 30 days.
China Eastern operates dozens of routes to major European hubs, including Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, and Madrid, as part of its post-pandemic recovery.