China Eastern Airlines to operate direct flights between Tbilisi and Shanghai from July 15

Direct flights will operate between Tbilisi and Shanghai from July 15, the Union of Georgian Airports reported.

China Eastern Airlines will implement the flights three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

China Eastern Airlines is the third Chinese airline to operate regular flights between Georgia and China.

“The new route will help strengthen tourism, business, and trade-economic ties. Combined with the visa-free regime, travel between the two countries will become easier,” the Union of Georgian Airports said.