Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Athens?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Athens takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Athens?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Athens is 8567 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Athens?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Kalamata International, Milos Island National, Araxos.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Athens?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Athens with China Eastern Airlines, Aegean, Air China, Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Athens?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Athens?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Kalamata International, Milos Island National, Araxos.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£260
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,014
Cheapest round-trip	£571
Average round-trip	£865
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma	40-45 min	€9; single ticket; reduced fares available	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to city center
Express Bus X95 to Syntagma	50-70 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget travelers, night arrivals
Express Bus X96 to Piraeus Port	60-90 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	ferry connections
Suburban Rail (Proastiakos)	40-50 min	€9; single ticket to central stations	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	connections to northern suburbs
Taxi	35-60 min	€40 – €55; flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	35-60 min	€50 – €80; pre-booked; varies by provider	on-demand (traffic dependent)	groups, comfort seekers

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Juneyao Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Aegean	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Aegean	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Aegean	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Aegean	AEE	A3	No
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	13°C	8°C
March	15°C	9°C
April	19°C	12°C
May	24°C	17°C
June	29°C	21°C
July	32°C	24°C
August	32°C	24°C
September	28°C	21°C
October	22°C	17°C
November	18°C	13°C
December	14°C	9°C

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