Spata-Artemida to Shanghai (Pudong) (ATH–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU3941cs
MU China Eastern
789
2:10 PM
EEST T1
5:10 AM+1
CST
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
A31901cs
A3 Aegean
789
2:10 PM
EEST T1
5:10 AM+1
CST
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1658+2
HO Juneyao
789
2:10 PM
EEST
5:10 AM+1
CST
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3940cs
MU China Eastern
789
1:10 AM
CST TT2
7:55 AM
EEST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1657+2
HO Juneyao
789
1:47 AM
CST TT2
8:02 AM
EEST
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Spata-Artemida to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 5,318 mi 10h nonstop +5h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

ATH–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Juneyao Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,318 miles in approximately 10h. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATH–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air Also: A3, MU 6 789 10h A3, MU
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – A3, HO, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATH to PVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATH to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,230
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours ahead of Spata-Artemida.
ATH: EEST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 11:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
5,318 mi / 8,558 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ATH

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.

Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

ATH–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Spata-Artemida to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance5,318 mi / 8,558 km
Flight time10h
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 11 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATH to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 10h. The route covers 5,318 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Juneyao Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ATH to PVG. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, RUH, HEL, PEK, VIE, BAH, ADD, FCO, MRS, DXB, CAI, CPH, MUC, DOH, LHR, GVA, CDG, IST, AMS, BCN, BUD, LGW, LAX, FRA, DEL, ZRH, VCE, ICN, BRU, AUH, YYZ, MXP, SIN, MAD, MAN, BEG, JFK, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 5 hours ahead of Spata-Artemida.
Yes, return flights from PVG to ATH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATH to PVG

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ATH to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATH to PVG ranges from 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,318 miles (8,558 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.