China Flights Update — 27 July 2026

flights • 27 July 2026

According to the latest route announcements, several **new international flights to China** have recently launched or are due to start soon, including **Dublin–Shanghai**, **Chengdu–London Gatwick**, **Stockholm–Shanghai**, and **Almaty–Chongqing**.[2][1][8][3] For Australian travellers, these additions are useful because they expand one-stop and two-stop itinerary options into major Chinese gateways such as **Shanghai**, **Chengdu**, and **Chongqing**.[2][1][3] China Eastern began a **three-times-weekly** nonstop service between **Dublin and Shanghai** on 20 July 2026, using an **Airbus A350-900**.[2][12] Air China launched seasonal flights between **Chengdu and London Gatwick** on 12 July, operating **three times weekly** until late October, while China Eastern also started **Stockholm–Shanghai** on 22 June with **three weekly flights**.[1][8] In Central Asia, FlyArystan will open **Almaty–Chongqing** on 23 September, with **twice-weekly** services, and China Eastern is planning **Astana–Shanghai** flights this autumn.[3] There are also signs of broader network growth into China from nearby hubs. ANA’s 2026 schedule shows continued services on routes such as **Tokyo/Osaka–Beijing**, **Tokyo–Shanghai**, **Narita–Dalian**, and **Haneda–Qingdao**, while Scoot’s China page lists services from **Singapore** to cities including **Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Wuhan, Shantou, Changsha, Fuzhou and Zhengzhou** during July and August.[6][7] For Australians, these routes can make it easier to connect into China via Asia, especially if you are looking for better fares or more flexibility on dates.[6][7]

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