A trip to Geneva on Air China gives you a true taste of the EU headquarters city
 We serve the Geneva-Beijing air route using only nonstop flights on CA862 and CA861

Fly with Air China on a Direct flight to Geneva

Air China announced to extend its second daily Bangkok <=> Beijing flight CA959/960 to all year round operation

Air China now offers direct flights between Beijing, China and Geneva, Switzerland, making it easier than ever for passengers from Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent to enjoy a trip to Europe. Connect in Beijing to a direct flight to Geneva and save hours of travel time, giving you more time on the ground when you arrive in Europe.

This news comes at a time when Air China announced to extend our second daily flight Serving Bangkok to all year round operation.  Beginning on March 31 2012 Air China will use Boeing737-800 to continue her second daily flight service for flight CA960/CA959. That’s good news for passengers traveling to Beijing as well as passengers who transfer at Beijing to reach other great cities in our route network like Houston, or other cities in the USA.

From Now  through October 26, 2013 Air China will continually offers double daily flights serving Bangkok to China. The schedules are shown as below:

+1* means the flight arrives on the following day.
All times listed above are local times.
You can check our air routes and schedule in real-time by visiting our online booking map: Click here to learn more.

So now, let’s further appreciate this great new non-stop air route from Beijing to Geneva

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Air China to Start Beijing-Geneva Nonstop Service and Expand its Presence in Europe

A visit to Geneva on Air China gives you an experience of a lifetime

 (January 24, 2013, Beijing) Air China Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Air China") recently announced that starting May 7, 2013 it will offer nonstop four-times weekly Beijing- Geneva service using Airbus A330-200. That will make Air China the world’s only carrier offering nonstop rotations between Beijing and Geneva. And the Beijing - Geneva route will become East Asia's first direct route to Geneva, offering an additional flight option to travelers to and from Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Manila. It will also facilitate the communication and exchanges between Beijing and Geneva, between China and Southeast Asian countries and Switzerland and other European regions.

Geneva is a famous international metropolis in the world and an important center of commerce in Europe. It is home to over 200 international organizations like the United Nations European Headquarters. Its breathtaking scenery and hundreds of events like conferences and exhibitions every year attract business and leisure travelers from around the world. Thus, Geneva has become an important catchment area in Europe. Meanwhile, since there have been no direct air links between Beijing and other Chinese regions and Geneva for a long time, the Chinese market with Beijing as the hub has always been regarded as a huge potential business market. So, Air China’s decision to start the Beijing - Geneva nonstop service has been enthusiastically applauded by the local government and the airport in Geneva.

Mrs Isabel ROCHAT, State Councillor (Minister) and President of the Board of Genève Aéroport said, “We are very honored that Air China has chosen Geneva for its network expansion in Europe this year. The Canton of Geneva and the whole region have very strong ties with China and both the economic and tourist sectors will strongly benefit from this direct route.”

Ambassador LIU Zhenmin, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office in Geneva commented, “Air China is the national flag carrier and one of the corporate icons of China. This new Beijing-Geneva nonstop service will facilitate the communication between the two cities and friendly exchanges between China and Switzerland.”

Mr Robert DEILLON, CEO of Genève Aéroport, said, “Genève Aéroport is delighted to welcome an increasing number of Chinese visitors and will make sure to adapt its facilities accordingly and offer these customers a really dedicated airport experience.”

Air China President CAI Jianjiang said, “Europe is one of Air China’s most important overseas markets, and currently Air China is the largest carrier serving China and Europe. The opening of the nonstop service Beijing-Geneva will increase the number of European destinations served by Air China to 12. Now Air China offers direct flights from Beijing to such European destinations as Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, London, Paris, Stockholm, Milan, Rome and Madrid. And the new Beijing-Geneva service is a worthy addition to Air China’s extensive network serving Europe.”

The flight numbers of the Beijing-Geneva service will be CA861/862. The four-times weekly flight leaves Beijing at 13:30 and arrives at 18:25 in Geneva on the same day. The return flight is expected to take off from Geneva at 20:25 and arrive at the Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:55 the next day. Such flight schedules are meant to make it easier for passengers to take flights or make transfers in Geneva as well as to access optimal connections in Beijing.

About Air China :

China's only national flag carrier, Air China also offers special flights to state leaders on their official visit to foreign countries. It is a Star Alliance member carrier. It owns a fleet of 432 passenger aircraft and freighters of mainly Boeing and Airbus families (including those of the carriers which Air China has a majority stake in) and operates more than 280 routes serving 30 countries and regions. Banking on the strong route network of the Star Alliance, Air China can take passengers to 1,356 destinations in 193 countries. Air China appeals very much to business travelers. The membership of PhoenixMiles, Air China’s customer loyalty program, has exceeded 25 million. For more, head to Air China’s official website www.airchina.com.

The flight schedule for CA861/CA862 serving Geneva: (effective May 7, 2013)

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If you plan to fly through China on your way to the United States or Canada, please note the following new flight information:

Air China’s Increased Number of Flights to North America

Beijing - New York flights to be increased:
On March 31, 2013, the number of weekly flights between New York and Beijing will increase from 7 to 11, and the aircraft for this route will be upgraded to the B777-300ER.

Beijing - Los Angeles flights to be increased:
The Los Angeles - Beijing service, which uses the B777-300ER, will resume twice daily flights on March 31, 2013.

Beijing - Vancouver flights to be increased:
The number of weekly flights between Vancouver and Beijing will increase from 7 to 11 beginning on May 17, 2013.

 

Air China’s New North American Routes:

On July 11, 2013, Air China will launch a new Houston route using its flagship aircraft model 777-300ER.

Starting July 11, 2013, four weekly flights will serve our new Beijing <=> Houston route each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Flight No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time
CA995	Beijing 15:00	Houston 15:40
CA996	Houston 01:30	Beijing 05:00 +1

Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
* All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.

If you plan to fly to Geneva or Frankfurt  by way of Beijing,Shanghai or Chengdu please note the following new flight:

Air China’s New Chengdu-Frankfurt Route

On May 19, 2013, Air China will launch a new Chengdu-Frankfurt route using its flagship aircraft model A330.

Starting May 19, 2013, three weekly flights will serve our new Chengdu <=> Frankfurt route each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Flight No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time
CA431	Chengdu 01:30	Frankfurt 06:10
CA432	Frankfurt 14:15	Chengdu 06:10 +1

Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
* All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.

 

Air China’s New Geneva Route

On May 7, 2013, Air China will launch a new Geneva route using its flagship aircraft model A330.
Starting May 7, 2013, four weekly flights will serve our new Beijing <=> Geneva route each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Flight No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time
CA861	Beijing 13:30	Geneva 18:25
CA862	Geneva 20:25	Beijing 12:55 +1

Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
 All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.

 

China Special:

Peach blossoms brings the season of true love

In China, peach blossoms are a symbol not only of the spring season but also of significant Chinese culture and mythical beliefs (The best time for seeing flowers in bloom in Beijing is between April and May.)

If you are in Beijing, you’ll feel that winter is officially over when you see flowers and foliage start to emerge throughout the city. In China, peach blossoms are a symbol of the spring season with great significance in Chinese culture and mythology.

When it comes to the peach tree, just about every part of it has a rich historical and cultural significance. In Chinese Taoist mythology, the sacred tree of immortality is a peach tree. Peaches are thus considered divine fruit of the gods with the power to keep you eternally young. Peach wood is believed to ward off evil. The blossoms are also considered good luck, and symbolize a state of intense love.

Peach blossoms feature prominently in classic Chinese literature. Cao Xue Qin, author of "Dream of the Red Chamber", one of the Four Great Classical Novels, believes that women are flowers.

The flower’s literary significance is commonly supported by the Chinese people.  The breathtaking sight of trees in bloom makes for a great photo backdrop, as people take turns posing for great moments.

Source： China Central Television Network, CCTV.com Edited by Michen