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512 € Cheap Flights from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.512 € 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 512 €, select.
Athens.512 € 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 512 €, select.
Athens.512 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 512 €, select.
Athens.553 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.
Athens.554 € 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 554 €, select.
Athens.554 € 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 554 €, select.
Athens.574 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 26 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 26 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 574 €, select.
Athens.582 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with China Southern and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, 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 January.
Jul
from 681 €
Aug
from 599 €
Sep
from 582 €
Oct
from 554 €
Nov
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Dec
from 574 €
Jan
from 512 €
Feb
from 714 €
Mar
from 512 €
Apr
from 590 €
May
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Jun
from 596 €

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International

Shanghai Pudong to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong 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 found512 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time11 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week7

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 512 €. 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 Pudong to Athens International.
Aegean Airlines, China Eastern and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International.
As of July 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Athens International is usually March.
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 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.
Currently, Turkish Airlines and Juneyao Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

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

  • The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Shanghai.

  • Choose from four weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 01:00 departure with Juneyao Airlines is the earliest available. Juneyao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 01:55.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PVG to ATH flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Athens (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Juneyao Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Juneyao Airlines.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for PVG to ATH flights is Juneyao Airlines.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between PVG and ATH include:

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

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

  • At the moment, 259 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 512 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to ATH, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from PVG to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're getting in on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ATH:

  • Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.

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

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from PVG to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.

  • Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Athens

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