Chengdu, as the stop on a twice-a-week service between Hangzhou and Madrid, will be directly linked with the capital of Spain starting December 16.

The flight is operated by Beijing Capital Airlines. With its opening, Chengdu will have seven regular direct air routes to Europe.

Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will launch a non-stop direct service between Chengdu and Dubai on December 17 with two flights per week.