First direct flight between China and Scotland to take off in June

The first direct route between China and Scotland will take off later this year.

Hainan Airlines will use Airbus A330-300 to fly to Beijing 4 times a week, starting from June 12.

The flight route will go from Beijing to Dublin to Edinburgh and then back to Beijing on Thursdays and Sundays, and Edinburgh to Dublin and then back to Beijing on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Edinburgh Airport.

A direct flight path from Scotland to China is the culmination of more than three years of work, said Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport.

“Edinburgh is second only to London as the most popular UK destination for Chinese tourists, and we have worked incredibly hard with partners across the city and the country to get to this point,” said Gordon Dewar.

“China is a major importer of Scottish goods and services –food and drink in particular –and this flight will give Scottish businesses a direct link into this important market,” said Keith Brown, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work.

(CGTN)