Cheap flights from Shanghai to Santorini from £388

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Santorini from £388

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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£388
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Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£397
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Tue, Jun 16
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£405
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai SHASantorini JTR
£416
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Tue, Jun 16
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£422
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Tue, Jun 16
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£516
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Sun, Jun 14 – Wed, Jun 17
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£829
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Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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£833
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Thu, Jun 18 – Mon, Jun 22
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£873
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Thu, Jun 18 – Mon, Jun 22
Shanghai PVGSantorini JTR
£882
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Thu, Jun 18 – Mon, Jun 22
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£918
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£388

Cheapest round-trip

£829

Average round-trip

£877

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

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

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2; flat fare

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20 – €35; metered; varies by destination

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30 – €60; pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35 – €80; per day; varies by season and vehicle

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0 – €25; complimentary or fee varies by hotel

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
152
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
21°C20°C
6 Jun
22°C21°C
Sunday
31 May
22°C21°C
7 Jun
22°C21°C
Monday
1 Jun
22°C21°C
8 Jun
88%
22°C21°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
22°C21°C
9 Jun
22°C22°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
21°C21°C
10 Jun
22°C22°C
Thursday
4 Jun
22°C21°C
11 Jun
22°C22°C
Friday
5 Jun
22°C21°C
12 Jun
23°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Santorini. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, Gulf Air Bahrain, Ryanair, SKY express, and Juneyao Airlines. Shanghai and Santorini have 152 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 Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
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 Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Santorini with Aegean, Gulf Air Bahrain, Ryanair, SKY express, Juneyao Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Santorini, 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 Santorini?
Traveling between Shanghai and Santorini, 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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