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Shanghai to Symi: fly + ferry
Symi has no airport. Fly from Shanghai to Dalaman (DLM), connecting in Istanbul, then it's 58 km to Rhodes Kolona Port and a 50m – 1h 30m fast ferry (Dodekanisos Seaways).
No airport · flight + ferry
How to get from Shanghai to Symi
Symi has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Dalaman (DLM)
- Fly Shanghai → Dalaman1 stop via IstanbulFlights
- Transfer to Rhodes Kolona Port58 km · about 1h 47m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Rhodes → Symi50m – 1h 30m · fast boats · Dodekanisos SeawaysDaily sailings, more in summerFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset (checked 2026-09-24). Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,294 km5,151 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 52mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -5hSymi vs Shanghai
- Currency in Symi
- EUR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → DLM + ferry
Flights from Shanghai to Symi: questions answered
How do you get from Shanghai to Symi?
Symi has no airport. Fly from Shanghai to Dalaman (DLM), connecting in Istanbul, then it's 58 km to Rhodes Kolona Port and a 50m – 1h 30m fast ferry (Dodekanisos Seaways).
Is there an airport on Symi?
No. The nearest airport is Dalaman (DLM), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Symi?
Rhodes to Symi takes 50m – 1h 30m, daily sailings, more in summer. Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways.
How far is Dalaman airport from the ferry?
About 58 km to Rhodes Kolona Port, roughly 1h 47m by taxi or transfer.
