China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Shanghai and Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on April 27, an important extension of the flight network in the Middle East by the Shanghai-based carrier, according to official sources.

The Shanghai-Riyadh flights will be operated every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, while the Riyadh-Shanghai flights will be available every Monday, Thursday and Saturday as well, according to the official WeChat account of the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai Municipal People's Government.

The launch of the new flight will offer travelers with more diversified trip options, and it also helps meet the growing traveling demand between China and Saudi Arabia.