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Connecting route · China → Greece

Flights from Guangzhou to Athens

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Chengdu, about 13h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 59m
CANATHIST

Guangzhou to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Athens

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

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CAN Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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CAN Chengdu (TFU) ATH
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 52m
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CAN New Delhi (DEL) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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CAN Shanghai (PVG) ATH
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 42m
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CAN Belgrade (BEG) ATH
Leg 1: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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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
8,413 km5,224 miles
Journey time
12h 59mestimate
Time difference
-6hAthens vs Guangzhou
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
CAN → ATH

Flights from Guangzhou to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Chengdu and Dubai. 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 Guangzhou to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,413 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Athens?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Chengdu (TFU), Dubai (DXB) and New Delhi (DEL). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Athens?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Athens?
Athens is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

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