There are most likely no direct flights on the Athens — Shanghai route
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Athens to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Athens — Shanghai route
Athens — Shanghai
07/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A31901
starting at $988
Athens — Shanghai
07/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A31901
starting at $988
Athens — Shanghai
07/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1658
starting at $967
Athens — Shanghai
08/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1658
starting at $961
Athens — Shanghai
09/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1658
starting at $775
Athens — Shanghai
09/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1658
starting at $1,026
Athens — Shanghai
06/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A31901
starting at $1,444
Athens — Shanghai
06/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A31901
starting at $1,272
Athens — Shanghai
07/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
A31901
starting at $1,375
Athens — Shanghai
11/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
HO1658
starting at $713
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starting at $380
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starting at $495
starting at $502
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The route Athens — Shanghai is served by many carriers — 10 in total, including Aegean Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Gulf Air, Sky Express, EgyptAir, Pegasus Airlines, and Qatar Airways. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $380) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Athens to Shanghai departs on 11/01/2026, is operated by Etihad Airways and costs $380
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Athens to Shanghai departs on 07/30/2026, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $649
Fastest flight from Athens to Shanghai takes 15 hours
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, Th, and Sa
The distance between Athens and Shanghai is 8525km (5286 miles). There are 2 direct flights from Athens to Shanghai. The time difference between Athens and Shanghai is 6h. Flights from Athens begin at 2:20 PM. The latest flight from Athens departs at 2:20 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Athens to Shanghai
The cheapest flight ticket from Athens to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $380
Often the best time to buy tickets from Athens to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Athens to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: November, June, September.
The fastest flights from Athens to Shanghai start from 15 hours in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Athens — Shanghai: Aegean Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Athens to Shanghai vary: minimum — $380 (November 2026), maximum — $502 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $447–$945.
Flight costs from Athens to Shanghai climb toward the middle of the period, then start to drop. By choosing the right dates, you can save noticeably.
Prices rise from June 2026 to August 2026 (+23%), then decline from August 2026 to November 2026 (24%). The cheapest tickets are in September 2026–November 2026 (averaging $415), while the priciest are in July 2026–August 2026 ($499).
For savings, plan your flight for September 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 17%. Try to avoid July 2026–August 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 10.7%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
