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Flights from Shanghai to Athens

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Athens

Choose from 7 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Athens, including Gulf Air, Air China, and Juneyao Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Juneyao Airlines.

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Athens within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 909 or return tickets from NZD 1,264.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Athens

The distance between Shanghai and Athens is about 8,526.89 km. It takes around 11 hours 45 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Athens. The most popular month to Athens is January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 514
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 916
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,526.89 km
Average flight time11 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineGulf Air

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Athens

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Athens flights: Nov 6 to Nov 12 — one way flight prices from NZD 426.

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  • Dec

    273
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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Athens?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Athens with the following airlines, including: Juneyao Airlines China Eastern 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 45 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 (01:28) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU3940 (01:28)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Athens is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens on October 26, 2025 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at NZD 1,003.
  • 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.

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