Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finding a stopover on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is simple with our search tool. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view the available options. Beijing Capital International Airport is a sought-after stopover when flying from SHA to ATH.
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Greece. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before reserving your cheap ticket from SHA to ATH, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is P20,688. The cheapest price for a return flight is P52,473. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHA to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 21 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Got an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SHA:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're on a late flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens takes around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 59 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in February.
Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 37 ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHA to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4 ºC and 14 ºC then.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from SHA to ATH:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are popular attractions which should feature on any good Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Athens stay.