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Flights from Shanghai to Athens

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Athens

Choose from 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to Athens, including Juneyao Airlines, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines. Juneyao Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Athens over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from VND 13,663,345 and round-trip tickets from VND 20,707,807.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 29 | Juneyao Airlines
        VND 20,707,807 VND 24,432,396
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 20,707,807
      • PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Juneyao Airlines
        ATH 13:20
        9h 50m
        Direct
        PVG 05:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Juneyao Airlines
        VND 20,767,537 VND 24,432,396
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 20,767,537
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 14,876,620 VND 24,432,396
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 14,876,620
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 08:05
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 08:30
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        VND 15,298,466
        37% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,298,466
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,309,666
        37% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,309,666
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sat, Dec 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,354,463
        37% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,354,463
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 23 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,455,259
        37% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,455,259
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Jan 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,488,857
        37% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,488,857
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Wed, Jan 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,567,253
        36% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,567,253
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 10:50
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Athens - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 29 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 15,574,720
        36% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,574,720
      • PVG 19:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 05:30
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Gulf Air
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 20 | AEGEAN
        VND 15,877,105
        35% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,877,105
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 11 | Sichuan Airlines
        ATH 13:30
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:10
        Athens - Shanghai | Sat, Jan 17 | AEGEAN
        VND 15,918,170
        35% OFF
        VND 24,432,396 VND 15,918,170
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Athens | Wed, Dec 17 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Athens - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 22 | Juneyao Airlines
        VND 13,663,345 VND 16,074,523
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 13,663,345
      • PVG 01:20
        11h 55m
        Direct
        ATH 07:15
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 8 | Juneyao Airlines
        VND 13,663,345 VND 16,074,523
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 13,663,345
      • PVG 16:30
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        ATH 05:20
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Feb 1 | Gulf Air
        VND 7,641,767 VND 16,074,523
        52% OFF
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,641,767
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Dec 16 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,652,966
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,652,966
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 15 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,768,694
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,768,694
      • PVG 13:10
        25h
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Tue, Jan 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,772,427
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,772,427
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,776,161
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,776,161
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sat, Dec 20 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,779,894
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,779,894
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Dec 21 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,779,894
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,779,894
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Jan 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,791,093
        52% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,791,093
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Sun, Jan 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,828,425
        51% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,828,425
      • PVG 16:40
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        ATH 08:10
        Shanghai - Athens | Thu, Dec 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        VND 7,854,557
        51% OFF
        VND 16,074,523 VND 7,854,557
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Athens | Wed, Dec 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Athens are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Athens

The distance between Shanghai and Athens is 8,526.89 km. It takes around 11 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Athens. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceVND 7,641,767
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceVND 14,876,620
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,526.89 km
Average flight time11 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineJuneyao Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Athens

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Athens flights: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one way flight prices from VND 7,376,713.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Athens, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Athens (SHA-ATH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as VND 7,641,767 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ATH on Sun, Feb 1), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from VND 14,876,620 departing on Sun, Dec 21 and returning on Sun, Dec 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Athens with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Juneyao Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/S -- HO1657 (01:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Athens, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Feb 1, with one-way flights priced at just VND 7,641,767.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Athens travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens on December 20, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at VND 15,085,675.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (PVG-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.