SkyTeam member China Eastern Airlines is offering a deal from Milan to China, including non-stop flights to Xi’An starting at just €463. This deal includes 23kg checked luggage. Departures are available from late September to November.
These are some of the airports where you can take advantage of this deal:
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days without overnight stays. It will forward you to Trip.com or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to China Eastern or check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper:
You will fly from Milan to Xi’an with China Eastern on an Airbus A330 with a 2-4-2 configuration. If you decide to continue your journey to other cities in China, you will either fly with their Airbus A320 family or on some flights with the Chinese-made Comac C919, both featuring a 3-3 configuration.
From December 2023 through December 2025, citizens of 11 countries in Europe may enter China for 15 days without applying for a visa. While Irish citizens can travel visa-free, you still have to apply for a visa if you are from the United Kingdom.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on August 31, 2024. A maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are available from late September to November.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Eastern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class Z. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal to Beijing:
- 3,326 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 2,772 RDM + 554 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,772 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 2,772 Award Miles + 70 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
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Destination
Information & Tips for China
China offers a wide range of sights, from historical landmarks like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Forbidden City to modern cities like Shanghai and scenic areas such as Zhangjiajie and Guilin. The currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used, though cash is still accepted. Prices vary—major cities can be moderate to expensive, while rural areas are generally more affordable. Weather conditions differ greatly by region, with cold winters in the north, hot, humid summers in the south, and a generally best travel period in spring or autumn.
China has a highly developed transport system, especially in urban and coastal areas. Most major cities have extensive metro networks that are cheap, efficient, and easy to navigate with English signage. For travel between cities, the high-speed rail network is one of the most advanced in the world, connecting even distant regions quickly and reliably. In rural or less-developed areas, transport options can be more limited and slower, but basic bus or train connections are usually available.
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