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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.$912 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $912, select.
Athens.$913 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Athens.$913 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Athens.$913 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Athens.$913 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.
Athens.$971 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Athens International on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.
Athens.$987 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.
Athens.$987 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jul
from $1,399
Aug
from $1,148
Sep
from $1,147
Oct
from $987
Nov
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Dec
from $913
Jan
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Feb
from $971
Mar
from $912
Apr
from $1,052
May
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Jun
from $1,062

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Shanghai to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Shanghai to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$912
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time11 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Athens International is $912. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Athens International.
Aegean Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Athens International.
As of July 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Athens International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens International Airport on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Shanghai. Check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

  • Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

  • Athens is six hours behind Shanghai. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). There are 4 direct services every week. Juneyao Airlines operates a 1:25am departure between PVG and ATH.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to ATH. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Juneyao Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport leaving from PVG.

  • Juneyao Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from PVG to ATH.

  • Juneyao Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 100.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to ATH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:

  • When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Break up your flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). A main stopover between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and ATH, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.

  • Driving from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.

  • Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to ATH flight:

  • The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85.58%.

  • The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.

  • Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Central Athens is around 40 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • $473 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start from $912. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to ATH.

  • The best month for landing cheap Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Shanghai to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Athens. August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • Lock in a Shanghai to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Athens

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Athens must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Larisa is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.

  • If you want to check out another great destination in Greece, head for Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are key reasons to visit.

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