[Aviation News] On June 22, 2026, China Eastern Airlines flight MU289 departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport bound for Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, marking the resumption of the airline’s direct service between Shanghai Pudong and Stockholm after a six-year suspension. The resumption of the route will facilitate trade, business exchanges, and passenger travel between China and Europe.
The Shanghai Pudong–Stockholm route operates under flight numbers MU289/MU290 and is operated by Airbus A330 aircraft. The service operates three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The outbound flight MU289 departs Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 14:50 Beijing time and arrives at Stockholm Arlanda Airport at 20:10 local time, with a flight time of approximately 11.5 hours. The return flight MU290 departs Stockholm at 22:40 local time and arrives in Shanghai at 14:35 the following day Beijing time. (All schedules are subject to operational adjustments.)
The resumption of this route represents a key step in China Eastern Airlines’ continued expansion of its international network, optimization of global route structure, and enhancement of international connectivity. Moving forward, the airline will continue to strengthen its international network, leveraging its modern fleet and well-established service network to provide more efficient, comfortable, and seamless travel experiences for global passengers.
Stockholm, the capital and largest city of Sweden, serves as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, as well as a key hub in the Nordic region. Spread across 14 islands and one peninsula, the city is connected by more than 70 bridges and is often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Visitors can stroll through the historic Old Town (Gamla Stan) and visit the Royal Palace of Stockholm or experience the city’s rich Nobel Prize heritage at the Stockholm Concert Hall and City Hall.
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