Air China Cargo has increased its cargo service between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China from four flights per week to a daily service.
PIK said the expansion strengthens Scotland’s direct cargo connectivity with a major cargo hub serving the southwestern regions of China, and provides a key entry point for Scottish exports including salmon, seafood, and whisky.
Ian Forgie, chief executive of PIK, said: “The move to daily flights to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport reflects the strength of demand for direct cargo connectivity between the UK and China.
“Prestwick is increasingly recognised by international carriers as a strategic cargo gateway linking the UK with key Chinese logistics hubs, enabling Scottish exporters to reach major regional markets quickly and reliably.”
PIK also serves as one of the UK bases for China Southern Air Logistics, which run a further four flights per week.
Air China Cargo’s new daily service brings the total number of scheduled cargo flights to 15 direct to China, with the trade routes expected to facilitate over £250 million of cross-border trade in 2026.
Colin Dai, regional director, Asia, at PIK, said: “Chengdu is one of the most important logistics hubs in western China, and a critical gateway into the southwestern regions of the country.
“Daily connectivity enables Scottish exporters to move premium products such as salmon, seafood, and whisky into China while also supporting faster and more reliable imports into Scotland from one of China’s most dynamic manufacturing regions.”
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