Cheap flights from Shanghai to Heraklion from £429

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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGHeraklion HER
£429
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Fri, Jun 5
Shanghai PVGHeraklion HER
£484
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Thu, Jun 4
Shanghai PVGHeraklion HER
£506
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Tue, Jun 2
Shanghai PVGHeraklion HER
£508
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Wed, Jun 3
Shanghai PVGHeraklion HER
£525
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Wed, Jun 3
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£533
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
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£707
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
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£821
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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£845
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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£858
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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£874
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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How much do flights to Heraklion cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£429

Cheapest round-trip

£707

Average round-trip

£901

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Heraklion airport to the city center

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

Heraklion is served by Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), located just 5 km east of the city center. This makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and straightforward. Transport options include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times are generally short, though traffic during peak tourist season can cause delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€1.50-€2.50 (ticket price varies if purchased onboard)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

€15-€25 (metered; night surcharge may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

10-20 min

€25-€45 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families or groups

10-20 min

€25-€60 (daily rate; varies by season)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Crete independently

10-20 min

€12-€22 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus Line 1 connects the airport to the city center, stopping at key locations including the port and central bus station.
  • Taxis are metered with official rates; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing availability may be limited compared to larger cities.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Heraklion

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

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Heraklion

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
SKY expressSEHGQNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Heraklion

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C9°C
February15°C9°C
March16°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May23°C16°C
June27°C20°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C23°C
September27°C21°C
October23°C18°C
November19°C15°C
December16°C11°C
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
325
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
25°C16°C
16 May
24°C18°C
Sunday
10 May
22°C16°C
17 May
76%
20°C16°C
Monday
11 May
25°C17°C
18 May
21°C15°C
Tuesday
12 May
26°C17°C
19 May
22°C14°C
Wednesday
13 May
23°C17°C
20 May
22°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
24°C18°C
21 May
21°C14°C
Friday
15 May
78%
26°C19°C
22 May
21°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Heraklion. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines, SKY express, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and Heraklion 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 Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Belfast, Larnaca, Bucharest, Budapest, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Sofia, Milan, Belgrade.
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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Heraklion?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Heraklion with Aegean, Ryanair, China Southern Airlines, SKY express, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Heraklion?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Heraklion, 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 Heraklion?
Traveling between Shanghai and Heraklion, 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, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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What time do flights between Shanghai and Heraklion arrive?

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