A direct air-link shortened the journey between Chengdu and Prague by about three hours than in the past when passengers had to transfer in another European country.

The direct flight, launched by Sichuan Airlines, flies regularly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Flight 3U8295 leaves Chengdu at 12:45 and arrives at Prague at 17:15 local time; Flight 3U8296 leaves Prague at 19:15 and arrives at Chengdu at 10”45 local time.

The air link is Sichuan Airlines’ second international flight to Europe after it opened a direct flight between Chengdu and Moscow.