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Flights from Beijing to Athens

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Cairo, about 12h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 00m
BJSATHIST

Beijing to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey12h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Athens

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJS Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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BJS Cairo (CAI) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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BJS Munich (MUC) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m
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BJS Shanghai (PVG) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 31m
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BJS Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m
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BJS Riyadh (RUH) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,617 km4,730 miles
Journey time
12h 00mestimate
Time difference
-6hAthens vs Beijing
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
PKX, PEK → ATH

Flights from Beijing to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Cairo and Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI), Munich (MUC) and Shanghai (PVG). Air China flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Athens?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Athens?
Athens is 6 hours behind Beijing.

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