A China Eastern flight lands at Ningbo Lishe International Airport. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]

From Jan 21 to March 29, China Eastern Airlines' Zhejiang Branch will introduce direct flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.

Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, these flights will use the Airbus A320 aircraft.

With visa-free access for Chinese citizens, all that's needed for a spontaneous getaway to Singapore is a passport. This new route offers an ideal option for Ningbo residents looking for a convenient international travel experience during the Chinese New Year holiday (from Jan 28 to Feb 4 this year).

Flight schedules are as follows: MU807 departs Ningbo at 8:10 am, arriving in Singapore at 12:55 pm local time, while MU808 leaves Singapore at 1:55 pm local time, returning to Ningbo at 7:20 pm.

Each flight has a duration of approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Tickets can be purchased on the China Eastern Airlines website and major ticketing platforms. One-way fares from Ningbo to Singapore are priced from 1,880 yuan ($256.52), dropping to 970 yuan after the Chinese New Year holiday. From Singapore to Ningbo, fares start at 1,860 yuan, decreasing to 1,264 yuan post-holiday.

Additionally, China Eastern Airlines will increase domestic flights between Ningbo and Mudanjiang, Nanning, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai during the holiday season. These extra routes aim to bolster Ningbo airport's capacity and provide more travel options for residents during the busy Spring Festival period.