Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai six hours ahead of Athens.
Every week, there are four Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 12:45 Juneyao Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 14:05 with Juneyao Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to PVG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Juneyao Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Juneyao Airlines on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to PVG flights, with 76.0% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and PVG:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
ج.م. 14,649 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 25,850. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to PVG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
Suzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
