China Eastern Airlines to Resume Nanjing–Paris Flights in October 2025
Direct flights between Nanjing and Paris will resume on 29 October 2025, with China Eastern Airlines reopening the route after a long pause. This connection restores one of the main links between China and Europe, supporting business and cultural exchange after years of limited long-distance travel. The renewed service is expected to make journeys smoother for passengers heading to or from eastern China.
According to the airline’s timetable:
Outbound flight (MU845):
- Route: Nanjing Lukou International Airport → Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Departure: 00:45 (Beijing time)
- Arrival: 06:10 (local time)
Return flight (MU846):
- Route: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport → Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Departure: 13:20 (local time)
- Arrival: 07:30 (Beijing time, next day)
The renewed service opens the door for visitors from France to rediscover eastern China. Nanjing greets travellers with its ancient city walls, the Confucius Temple, and evening walks along the Qinhuai River. In Suzhou, narrow canals run past old stone bridges and quiet gardens that still carry the feel of old China. Hangzhou, with its tea fields and lakeside walks, moves at an easier pace, just a short trip from Nanjing and perfect for a brief escape.
The route also gives travellers from China easier access to France’s cities and coast. In Paris, travellers linger between museums and street cafés, where the city’s energy never really slows. Lyon blends its long history with a passion for food, while Nice slows the tempo with sea views and warm air. Bordeaux adds vineyards, river walks, and live music, each city revealing its own part of France’s character.
Direct flights between Nanjing and Paris are returning, reconnecting two places that have shared strong cultural and business links for years. The route’s comeback shows that long-haul travel is slowly picking up again and gives passengers a simple way to move between Asia and Europe. It should also help keep tourism and trade moving, as ties between China and France continue to grow.