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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Beijing to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 2:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 2:09 pm.

The flight takes about 11h 39m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Beijing to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Beijing to Athens takes 11h 39m, covering 4,721 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Beijing to Athens range from $602 to $1,048, with an average of $676 over the past 12 months. Anything below $602 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $614 round-trip via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared to $1,525 for nonstop.

Air China is the only airline operating Beijing to Athens flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

One-way fares from Beijing to Athens are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $436.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Beijing to Athens may depart from several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Beijing to Athens route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from Beijing to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from Beijing to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $583 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,525, a difference of $942.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air China operates flights between Beijing and Athens.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 42m, compared with 16h 14m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 16h 48m via Istanbul (IST).

Athens is 6 hours behind Beijing (Eastern European Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.