FINNAIR are introducing a direct route to Chongqing, the largest and fastest-growing city in China with swift connections to Manchester.
The Finnish national airline will fly from their Helsinki hub to Chongqing four times a week with their Airbus A340 aircraft, taking eight and a half hours.
Flights operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from May 9. So you can depart from Manchester Airport at 10:25, arriving at Helsinki at 15:15, departing at 17:30 and arriving at Chongqing at 07:10 (the following day)
Return flights leave Chongqing at 09:40, arriving at Helsinki at 14:05. The connecting flight to Manchester leaves at 16:00, arriving at 16:55.
Finnair – a swift route to China's swiftest growing city
Chongqing, a dynamic industrial centre with a population of over 30 million has lots to offer leisure travellers, too. Must-see sights in the area include the rock carvings at Dazu – the oldest dating back to the 7th century – and the Giant Panda Research Centre in Chengdu. For foodies the city is the capital of spicy Sichuan hot pot
Sights in the city include the Great Hall of the People (pictured above, by night).
In addition to Chongqing, Finnair flies to 10 other Asian destinations. For full information visit www.finnair.com.
