New Air France China schedules keep Europe-China links strong for summer travellers
flights • 17 May 2026
**New Air France China schedules keep Europe-China links strong for summer travellers** According to Air France’s latest route update, the airline is operating **daily flights between Paris and both Beijing and Shanghai**, giving Australian travellers more convenient one-stop options into mainland China via Paris. The schedule, updated **12 May 2026**, shows **Paris–Beijing (AF202)** and **Beijing–Paris (AF201)** running daily, while the **Paris–Shanghai** service operates daily with extra **AF112/AF117** frequencies on selected days between **11 September and 14 October 2026**. For Australian travellers planning a China trip, these added and regular services are useful for building flexible multi-city itineraries, especially if you’re connecting onwards to Europe or returning via a major Asian gateway. Air France notes that its China services are designed to connect with partner flights, so it’s worth checking the latest timing and transit arrangements before booking, particularly if you’re travelling during the busy northern summer and early autumn periods.Sources
- https://www.airfrance.com.cn/en/information/meilleures-offres/local-flash-info-china
- https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353110/european-airlines-adding-china-flights-despite-russian-airspace-barrier
- https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/vietjet-expands-china-network-with-new-direct-routes-from-vietnam-cities/
- https://simpleflying.com/united-sfo-hub-expands-asia-pacific/