China Eastern: Shanghai – Adelaide first flight

Adelaide Airport will welcome its first ever China Eastern flight on Sunday morning with the
inaugural arrival from Shanghai.
This will be the first service between Adelaide and China’s largest city, with one of the
world’s biggest airlines. Flights will operate three times a week on a seasonal basis.

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WHAT: Arrival of first China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Adelaide
WHEN: Sunday June 21, 2026\
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* 7.30am Flight arrives – water cannon salute
* 8.15am Formal welcome, gift exchange, cake cutting
* 8.40am Media interviews
* 9.30am Flight departs for Shanghai

WHERE: Gate 15, main terminal, Adelaide Airport

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Vision: Adelaide Airport will be shooting vision on the tarmac for the arrival and water
cannon salute, as well as interviewing arriving passengers on the ground floor. This vision
will be shared with newsrooms around midday.