中国东方航空开通史上首条上海—都柏林直飞航线（2026年7月）——爱尔兰和欧洲旅客需要知道什么
中国东方航空将于2026年7月20日开通上海浦东与都柏林之间史上首条直飞航班，每周三班，使用空客A350-900执飞，首次建立爱尔兰与中国之间的直飞联系。持爱尔兰护照的旅客可免签入境中国30天。
核心观点
China Eastern Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Shanghai Pudong and Dublin on July 20, 2026, operating three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using an Airbus A350-900. Irish passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under the current policy through December 31, 2026. This opens a direct Ireland-China link for the first time, eliminating the need for European hub transfers.
报道正文
最后审核： 2026年7月7日 · 影响程度： 高 · 信息来源： 中国东方航空、Aeroroutes
变化内容
根据中国东方航空，这家天合联盟成员航空公司将从2026年7月20日起，开通上海浦东国际机场（PVG）与都柏林机场（DUB）之间每周三班的直飞航班。该航线将由其空客A350-900宽体客机执飞，客舱设置包括商务舱、超级经济舱和经济舱。
这是爱尔兰与中国大陆之间首次出现的直飞连接。根据Aeroroutes，航线距离约为5,800英里（9,330公里），将成为都柏林机场最长的定期直飞航线。机票预订已于2026年5月在中国东方航空各购票渠道开放，包括其英文官网和手机 App。
这条新开通的都柏林航线使中国东方航空的欧洲网络在2026年夏季达到14个目的地。该航线也是中国民航局（CAAC）2026年夏秋航季下更广泛中欧航空联通扩张的一部分；根据中国国务院，国际航班数量同比增长1.8%。
都柏林成为最新拥有直飞上海连接的欧洲首都，加入伦敦、巴黎、罗马、马德里等城市。该航线预计将促进两国之间的商务、旅游和教育旅行，近年来双边贸易和学生交流持续增长。
下一步
- Check your passport eligibility for visa-free entry or 240-hour transit at the National Immigration Administration website. 2. Search fares on China Eastern (ceair.com) or Trip.com and book 2-3 weeks ahead for summer travel. 3. Complete China's mandatory digital Arrival Card before departure through the NIA website, 12367 app, or WeChat mini-program.
可能变化的部分
This is a summer 2026 seasonal route through late October 2026. Winter season extension depends on load factors and commercial performance — no winter schedule has been confirmed. Flight times and aircraft may adjust after the initial launch period.
常见问题
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for China with this new flight?
No. Ireland is on China's 30-day unilateral visa-free list, confirmed by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs on June 25, 2026. Irish citizens can stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, or family visits through December 31, 2026.
When does the first Shanghai-Dublin flight depart and how often does it run?
The inaugural flight departs on July 20, 2026. The route operates three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using China Eastern's Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft.
Can I use China's 240-hour visa-free transit if I'm not from a visa-free country?
Yes, if your country is among the 54 eligible nationalities (including US, Canada, Australia). You must hold an onward ticket to a third country within 10 days, and the destination must differ from your origin country.