Athens – Beijing direct!
Air China launches new direct connection this September
Great news for our airport: As of September 30th , Air China will launch direct flight between Athens and Beijing, every Wednesday and Saturday! This landmark news was announced during a Press Conference yesterday held at the Chinese Embassy in Athens.
"The long expected launch of direct flights between Beijing and Athens on September 30 will contribute to enhancing the status of Greece as a prominent hub of air transport and as an attractive destination for Chinese tourists," Chinese Ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli said.
"We are extremely excited to welcome now the direct flight between Beijing and Athens. It is a dream come true and we put great hopes into the development of the China-Greece relations," AIA CEO Yannis Paraschis stressed.
Flights will be operated on Airbus A330-200 aircraft / 237 seating capacity
Since 2011, Air China which opened its offices in Athens back in 2005, was operating a Beijing-Athens line with a short stopover in Munich every Wednesday and Saturday.