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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £503. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.£471 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.
Athens.£497 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £497, select.
Athens.£497 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £497, select.
Athens.£503 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £503, select.
Athens.£506 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £506, select.
Athens.£506 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £506, select.
Athens.£508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £508, select.
Athens.£508 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £508, select.
Athens.£512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.
Athens.£538 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Athens International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £538, select.
Athens.£539 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £539, select.
Athens.£541 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £541, select.
Athens.£542 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £542, select.
Athens.£542 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £542, select.
Athens.£544 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £544, select.
Athens.£568 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Athens International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £568, 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.
Mar
from £497
Apr
from £503
May
from £506
Jun
from £506
Jul
from £542
Aug
from £544
Sep
from £541
Oct
from £740
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Feb
from £539

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Shanghai to Athens International: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£471
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week9

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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 £471. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Athens International.
Aegean Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Athens International.
As of March 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Athens International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Athens International Airport on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 47 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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) jetting off from here.

  • Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 40 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

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

  • Take your pick of 5 direct flights every week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the most popular route, with Juneyao Airlines offering a 1:25am departure from PVG to ATH.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to ATH, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) operate out of this terminal.

  • Juneyao Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport departing from PVG.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Juneyao Airlines from PVG to ATH.

  • Juneyao Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.82% of services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to ATH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG land on schedule 82% of the time.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

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

  • SHA is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to ATH flight? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:

  • The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.

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

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ATH:

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

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

  • Central Athens is around 19 kms (12 miles) from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.

  • It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

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

  • At the moment, £200 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £471. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • 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 scoring cheap Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Shanghai to ATH.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

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

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Shanghai to ATH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.

  • January has temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Athens

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Your trip to Athens wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. About 225 kms (140 miles) northwest of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

  • If you want to check out another side of Greece, consider Kalamaria, about 306 kms (190 miles) north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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