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Shanghai to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Shanghai to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 24h 52m door to door. Flights to Sapporo from CN¥1,075.

No airport · flight + ferry From 24h 52m Cheapest in November Prices checked 15 days ago
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How to get from Shanghai to Kyoto

Kyoto has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~24h 52m door to door
  1. Fly Shanghai → SapporoNonstop · 3h 14m · from CN¥1,018
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal32 km · about 1h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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2Via Sapporo (CTS) ~25h 52m door to door
  1. Fly Shanghai → SapporoNonstop · 3h 14m · from CN¥1,018
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal72 km · about 2h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Kyoto

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, May the most expensive.

Nov 26CN¥1,075Dec 26CN¥1,257Jan 27CN¥1,644Feb 27CN¥1,775Mar 27CN¥1,506May 27CN¥2,026

Good to know

Distance
1,375 km854 miles
Journey time
24h 52mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hKyoto vs Shanghai
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
PVG, SHA → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Shanghai to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Shanghai to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Shanghai to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 24h 52m door to door. Flights to Sapporo from CN¥1,075.
Is there an airport on Kyoto?
No. The nearest airports are Sapporo (OKD) and Sapporo (CTS), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Kyoto?
Otaru (Hokkaido) to Maizuru (Kyoto) takes About 20h – 21h, daily sailings. Operators: Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
How much does it cost to fly from Shanghai toward Kyoto?
Flights from Shanghai to Sapporo start from CN¥1,075 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Sapporo airport from the ferry?
About 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal, roughly 1h 08m by taxi or transfer.

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