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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Athens.C$422 per passenger.Departing Tue., Mar. 17.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue., Mar. 17, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$422, select.
Athens.C$437 per passenger.Departing Thu., Feb. 26.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu., Feb. 26, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$437, select.
Athens.C$443 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jan. 28.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed., Jan. 28, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$443, select.
Athens.C$452 per passenger.Departing Tue., Apr. 21.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue., Apr. 21, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$452, select.
Athens.C$464 per passenger.Departing Mon., Jul. 13.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon., Jul. 13, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$464, select.
Athens.C$464 per passenger.Departing Tue., May 12.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue., May 12, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$464, select.
Athens.C$468 per passenger.Departing Sun., Jun. 14.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun., Jun. 14, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$468, select.
Athens.C$484 per passenger.Departing Sat., Oct. 17.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat., Oct. 17, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$484, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan.
from C$443
Feb.
from C$437
Mar.
from C$422
Apr.
from C$452
May
from C$464
Jun.
from C$468
Jul.
from C$464
Aug.
from C$500
Sep.
from C$502
Oct.
from C$484
Nov.
from C$494
Dec.
from C$538

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

Shanghai Pudong to Athens International: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$422
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time11 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineJuneyao Airlines
Average flights per week6

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International is C$861. 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 42 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International.
Juneyao Airlines, Aegean Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International.
As of January 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Athens International Airport on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 42 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.
Currently, Qatar Airways and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Traveling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • A direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes on average 11 hours 52 minutes. The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which makes it 6 hours behind Shanghai.

  • Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport start at 01:00 — the earliest with Juneyao Airlines. The latest departure is the 14:05 service with Juneyao Airlines. In total, you can choose from 4 services every week between PVG and ATH.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Juneyao Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Choose from the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • If you want a stopover for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and ATH:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

  • Remember, you might need a visa to enter Greece. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from PVG to ATH, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.

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

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is C$422. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$861. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap flight tickets from PVG to ATH, book your trip 10 months before your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from PVG to ATH. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.

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

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Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

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

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 59 minutes.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from PVG to ATH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

More about Athens

  • If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Athens right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from PVG to ATH:

  • Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Athens must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Parthenon.

Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental

  • We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Athens stay.

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