At 02:15 on June 18, 2026, China Eastern Airlines Flight MU255 departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport bound for Zurich, Switzerland, bringing Shanghai's cultural and tourism highlights to thousands of meters above the ground.

The round-trip service operates under flight numbers MU255 and MU256 every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Outbound Flight MU255 is scheduled to take off from Shanghai Pudong at 01:55 Beijing Time and arrive at Zurich International Airport at 07:55 local time. Return Flight MU256 departs Zurich at 14:05 local time and lands in Shanghai at 06:40 Beijing Time the next day.

Marked as a themed flight under the "Summer in Shanghai" campaign, this new air link serves as a vital showcase for Shanghai's urban charm. It facilitates economic and trade cooperation as well as cultural exchanges between China and Switzerland, injecting fresh momentum into two-way communication between China and Europe.