China Eastern Airlines

Q: What are China Eastern Airlines' airline codes?

China Eastern's IATA code is MU , its ICAO code is CES , and its callsign is CHINA EASTERN .

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China Eastern Airlines is a Shanghai-based Chinese airline and a member of SkyTeam, with its main hubs at Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao. This guide covers its hubs, which Shanghai airport each flight uses, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Eastern Miles and airport transportation.

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About China Eastern Airlines

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Official name: China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
Callsign: CHINA EASTERN
Country: China
Founded: 1988
Parent company: China Eastern Air Holding Company
Head office: Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Alliance: SkyTeam (member since 2011)
Frequent-flyer program: Eastern Miles
Official website: ceair.com

China Eastern Airlines is a Chinese airline headquartered in Shanghai. It was founded in 1988, its parent company is China Eastern Air Holding Company, and it has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2011. Its group includes Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines and China Eastern Yunnan Airlines.

Its main hubs are the two Shanghai airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, with further hubs in Kunming and Xi'an and secondary hubs in Beijing Daxing, Chengdu Tianfu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao and Wuhan. Most long-haul and international flights use Shanghai Pudong, while Hongqiao handles domestic flights and a few short regional routes. The network covers mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Buenos Aires.

The group fleet of about 830 aircraft combines Airbus A320-family, A330 and A350 jets with Boeing 737, 777-300ER and 787-9 aircraft and the Chinese-built COMAC C919 and C909.

Network

Where China Eastern Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an MU flight number are operated by Shanghai Airlines, other group airlines or partners such as Aerolíneas Argentinas; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Mainland China

A large domestic network from Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao, Kunming, Xi'an, Beijing Daxing and other hubs, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Chongqing.

Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

Hong Kong and Macau from Shanghai and other Chinese cities, and Taipei, including Taipei Songshan from Shanghai Hongqiao.

Japan and South Korea

Tokyo Narita and Haneda, Osaka, Sapporo and Okinawa; Seoul Incheon and Seoul Gimpo.

Southeast and South Asia

Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Colombo, with many Southeast Asian routes from Kunming.

Europe and the Middle East

Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Geneva, Stockholm, Moscow Sheremetyevo and Saint Petersburg, plus Dubai.

North America

Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York JFK in the United States, plus Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

Australia, New Zealand and South America

Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, with seasonal flights to Adelaide. Some Shanghai–Auckland flights continue to Buenos Aires.

Aircraft

China Eastern Airlines fleet

China Eastern and its group airlines fly a mixed Airbus, Boeing and COMAC fleet. More A320neo-family aircraft and COMAC C919s are on order. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 777-300ER

Long-haul routes such as Los Angeles and New York JFK, and some London Heathrow flights.

Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9

Long-haul and medium-haul routes, including Geneva and Adelaide on the A350-900.

Airbus A330-200 and A330-300

Routes to Europe, Oceania and busy routes within Asia.

Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737

The A319, A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo, plus the 737-700, 737-800 and 737 MAX 8, fly domestic routes and shorter international flights in Asia.

COMAC C919 and C909

Chinese-built jets on domestic routes and some regional flights.

On board

China Eastern Airlines cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

First Class

Offered on some long-haul widebody aircraft, with private suites.

Business Class

Flat-bed seats on most long-haul widebodies and recliner seats on narrow-body aircraft.

Premium Economy

A cabin between Business and Economy on the A350, 787, A320neo, 737 MAX and some other aircraft.

Economy Class

The standard cabin on every aircraft. Fare type affects baggage, changes and seat selection.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

China Eastern baggage allowances depend on the route, the cabin, the fare and Eastern Miles or SkyTeam status. Check your booking for the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

First Class passengers can bring two carry-on bags of up to 10 kg each; Economy and Premium Economy passengers can bring one bag of up to 8 kg. The allowance for Business Class and the size limits depend on the route, so check them on ceair.com. A small personal item that fits under the seat is allowed in addition.

Checked baggage

On international and regional routes the allowance is counted in pieces, with a maximum of 23 kg per piece in Economy and Premium Economy and 32 kg in Business and First. Domestic flights within China use a weight allowance. The number of pieces depends on the route, cabin and fare.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official China Eastern website before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online and mobile check-in close 45 minutes before domestic flights and 60 minutes before international and regional flights. Bags cannot be checked online, so allow time for bag drop at the counter. Follow the airport check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, the Shanghai airport (Pudong or Hongqiao) and the terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the China Eastern app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration.

Lounges

China Eastern operates its own lounges at Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao and other airports in its network, and uses partner lounges at many airports abroad. Access depends on cabin, Eastern Miles or SkyTeam status and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Eastern Miles is the loyalty program of China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines. Members earn points on China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and other SkyTeam flights and with partner businesses, and redeem them for flights, upgrades and other rewards. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use China Eastern's official services:

China Eastern website

ceair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

China Eastern app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile check-in, boarding passes and trip management

Where you land

China Eastern Airlines airports

Shanghai has two airports, and China Eastern uses both. Long-haul and most international flights leave from Shanghai Pudong (PVG), east of the city. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), west of the city, handles domestic flights plus a few short routes to Tokyo Haneda, Seoul Gimpo, Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei Songshan. The two airports are far apart, so check which Shanghai airport and terminal are on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Hub

PVG · Shanghai

The main international hub. China Eastern flights at Pudong use Terminal 1, and flights to Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Buenos Aires depart from here, along with many Asian and domestic routes.