Spata-Artemida to Beijing (ATH–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATH–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,727 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 4 | 332 | 10h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EET · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Greek passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The policy runs through December 31, 2026. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
The 30-day clock starts on your entry date. Short trips to Hong Kong, Macau, or neighboring countries do not reset it. For stays longer than 30 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy in Athens before departure.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
ATH–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to PEK
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ATH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to PEK ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,727 miles (7,606 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ARN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.