Shanghai (Pudong) to Spata-Artemida (PVG–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–ATH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Juneyao Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,318 miles in approximately 11h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 6 | 789 | 11h15 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · ATH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Greece. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres across China, with processing taking up to 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day stay limit within any 180-day period applies across all Schengen member states combined.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
PVG–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to ATH
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PVG to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to ATH ranges from 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,318 miles (8,558 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via TAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.