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Flights from Shanghai to Thessaloniki

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Thessaloniki. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Helsinki, about 13h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 09m
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Shanghai to Thessaloniki at a glance

Fastest journey13h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Helsinki

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Thessaloniki

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

1
SHA Istanbul (IST) SKG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 09m
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SHA Helsinki (HEL) SKG
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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3
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) SKG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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SHA Munich (MUC) SKG
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) SKG
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 21m
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SHA Belgrade (BEG) SKG
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 42m
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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
8,454 km5,250 miles
Journey time
13h 09mestimate
Time difference
-6hThessaloniki vs Shanghai
Currency in Thessaloniki
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → SKG

Flights from Shanghai to Thessaloniki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Thessaloniki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Helsinki and Frankfurt. 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 Shanghai to Thessaloniki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,454 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Thessaloniki?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Thessaloniki?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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