Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chania from £364

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Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£364
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Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£366
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Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£398
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Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£401
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Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£464
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Mon, Aug 3
Shanghai PVGChania CHQ
£481
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
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£763
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
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£798
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
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£798
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
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£827
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
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£832
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How much do flights to Chania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£364

Cheapest round-trip

£763

Average round-trip

£836

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air China

Getting from Chania airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus (KTEL).

Chania is served by Chania International Airport (CHQ), also known as Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport, located approximately 14 km northeast of Chania city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The KTEL bus service provides an affordable connection, while taxis offer convenient door-to-door service at a fixed rate.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

€2.50; single ticket fare

hourly, aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

€25 – €35; fixed rate to city center; night surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-30 min

€35 – €55; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-30 min

€25 – €60; daily rate; varies by season and vehicle

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

25-40 min

€0 – €20; complimentary or fee varies by hotel

pre-arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KTEL bus schedules are coordinated with flight arrivals but may vary seasonally.
  • Taxi fares are fixed from the airport to Chania city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during peak summer season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chania

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Chania International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Chania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chania

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February14°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C12°C
May23°C15°C
June26°C19°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September27°C20°C
October22°C17°C
November19°C14°C
December15°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
313
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
29°C22°C
19 Jul
27°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
31°C23°C
20 Jul
36%
26°C22°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29°C23°C
21 Jul
28°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
30°C22°C
22 Jul
31°C23°C
Thursday
16 Jul
32°C24°C
23 Jul
28°C23°C
Friday
17 Jul
31°C24°C
24 Jul
31°C22°C
Saturday
18 Jul
29°C22°C
25 Jul
32°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Chania. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Aegean, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, and SKY express. Shanghai and Chania have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chania?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chania and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Bucharest, Barcelona, Helsinki, Milan, New York, Paris, Istanbul, Larnaca, Riga, Copenhagen.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Chania?
The main airport in Chania is Chania International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Chania?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Chania with Air China, Aegean, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Chania?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Chania, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Chania?
Traveling between Shanghai and Chania, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Chania?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Chania depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Chania arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Chania depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Chania arrive?

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