China Eastern Airlines will restore direct passenger flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) starting June 22, 2026, after a six-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The route, one of China Eastern’s major international services, will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A330 aircraft. Flight MU289 departs PVG at 3 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, the airport operator, confirmed the schedule, noting it enhances access to China Eastern’s network across China and Asia for Swedish passengers. This resumption marks the first direct link between the cities since 2020.
China Eastern, a key Chinese carrier, maintains extensive European operations, including routes to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, and Madrid. The Shanghai–Stockholm service aligns with efforts to expand in the Nordic region and bolster business and tourism ties between China and Sweden.