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Flights from Shenzhen to Athens

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Shanghai, about 13h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 58m
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Shenzhen to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey13h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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
SZX Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 58m
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2
SZX Shanghai (PVG) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 44m
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3
SZX Frankfurt (FRA) ATH
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Same alliance ~16h 10m
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SZX Chengdu (TFU) ATH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 07m
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5
SZX Cairo (CAI) ATH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~14h 59m
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SZX Vienna (VIE) ATH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Mediterranean, Austrian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 56m
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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
8,518 km5,290 miles
Journey time
13h 58mestimate
Time difference
-6hAthens vs Shenzhen
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
SZX → ATH

Flights from Shenzhen to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Shanghai 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 Shenzhen to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,518 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Athens?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Shanghai (PVG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Chengdu (TFU). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Athens?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Athens?
Athens is 6 hours behind Shenzhen.

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