Shanghai (Pudong) to Thessaloniki (PVG–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 14h 10m HOMU 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Thessaloniki flights
MUC Munich 15h 3m CALH A3BTLH Munich (MUC) to Thessaloniki flights
IST Istanbul 15h 32m MUTK A3GFTK Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 44m CACKCZ HVKLU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Thessaloniki flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 6m CACZLH A3BTLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Thessaloniki flights
LGW London 16h 16m CAMU BABYLS London (LGW) to Thessaloniki flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 16h 33m AYHOMU AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Thessaloniki flights
FCO Rome 16h 50m ARMU A3FRTP Rome (FCO) to Thessaloniki flights
BRU Zaventem 17h 26m HOHU A3SN Zaventem (BRU) to Thessaloniki flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h 5m CAMUTP A3U2V7 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Thessaloniki flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Thessaloniki
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and SKG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,672
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
Thessaloniki is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · SKG: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to PVG

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.

PVG–SKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Thessaloniki route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to SKG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Munich and İstanbul.
Thessaloniki is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Munich and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.