Cheap flights from Shanghai to Surabaya from £240

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Tue, Jul 7
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£240
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Wed, Jul 8
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£240
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Tue, Jul 7
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£244
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Wed, Jul 8
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£244
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Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£253
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£406
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 11
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£411
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGSurabaya SUB
£440
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
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£440
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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£441
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Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 9
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£445
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How much do flights to Surabaya cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£240

Cheapest round-trip

£406

Average round-trip

£427

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Indonesia AirAsia

Getting from Surabaya's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and public minibus.

Surabaya is served by Juanda International Airport (SUB), located approximately 20 km south of the city center. As Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya offers several airport transfers to city center options including airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to major areas including Tunjungan, Gubeng, and the central business district.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rp 25,000 – Rp 30,000; approximately $1.50–2 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

Rp 100,000 – Rp 180,000; approximately $6–11 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

Rp 70,000 – Rp 150,000; approximately $4–9 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

Rp 70,000 – Rp 150,000; approximately $4–9 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local app users

30-60 min

Rp 200,000 – Rp 400,000; approximately $12–25 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

Rp 300,000 – Rp 600,000; approximately $18–37 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in IDR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Surabaya can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points are located in designated areas outside the terminal. Follow airport signage.
  • DAMRI buses operate to several destinations including Purabaya Bus Terminal and central Surabaya.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Surabaya

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Juanda International
Average flights per week
387
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Surabaya

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Surabaya

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C25°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May31°C25°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C24°C
August31°C24°C
September32°C25°C
October33°C26°C
November32°C26°C
December31°C25°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Coldest month
24°C
July
Sunny days
202
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
17%
32°C24°C
5 Jul
31°C24°C
Monday
29 Jun
31°C23°C
6 Jul
43%
32°C24°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
31°C23°C
7 Jul
57%
31°C24°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
30°C22°C
8 Jul
17%
31°C24°C
Thursday
2 Jul
31°C22°C
9 Jul
31°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
31°C22°C
10 Jul
30°C22°C
Saturday
4 Jul
31°C23°C
11 Jul
31°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Surabaya. The most popular airlines for this route are Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Lion Air, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Surabaya have 387 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 Surabaya?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Surabaya and Bali, Denpasar, London, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Melbourne, Labuan Bajo, Medan, Praya, Lombok, Penang, Perth, Hanoi, Taipei, Chiang Mai, Jeddah, Tokyo, Dubai.
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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
What airports are near Surabaya?
The main airport in Surabaya is Juanda International. It is also served by Juanda International, Abdul Rachman Saleh, Adisumarmo International, Blimbingsari, Notohadinegoro.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Surabaya?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Surabaya with Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Lion Air, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Surabaya?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Surabaya, 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 Surabaya?
Traveling between Shanghai and Surabaya, 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, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International
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