China: Shanghai 上海
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Shanghai 上海 - Hongqiao 虹桥机场 (SHA):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles SW of the City centre.
By Taxi: Metered taxis are readily available, and are divided into 2 kinds - short and long distance. Cost: To the city CNY 60-100/25-40 mins. Taxi touts operate in the terminals offering inflated fares up to CNY 200.
By Train: Subway Line 2 costs CNY 5Yuan to People's Square or other city center stops. From there and you can transfer onto the extensive subway system. 15 minutes travel time.
Airport to Airport: Currently Airport bus line #1 connects Pudong Intl Airport 浦东国际机场 with Hong Qiao Airport (takes 35-50 mins) and runs ~every 20 mins 0700-2300. CNY 30. In 2005 the underground metro line #2 will link Pudong and Hong Qiao airports.
Rental Cars: AVIS
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| Across the road from the terminals is a bus stop, from where all departures go. It is unlikely you will find anyone here who speaks English. | |
| Bus Number | Route |
| 925 | to People's Square |
| 938 | Shanghai Stadium, Nan Pu Bridge & Dong Chang Road in the Pudong Area of Shanghai (not to be confused with Pudong airport). Runs every 10-15 mins. |
| 806 | Xu Jia Hui 徐家汇 shopping center via Shanghai Zoo, Hongqiao Rd, CNY 3/35-40 mins to Xu Jia Hui 徐家汇. Pay on bus. Runs every 10-15 mins 0600-2130. |
| 807 | Shanghai West Railway Station. Runs every 15-20 mins. |
| Long distance buses: | |
| Suzhou 苏州 | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 50/90 mins. Timings: Runs 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1550, 1630, 1720, 1800, 1900 & 2000. |
| Kun shan | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 55/60 mins. Timings: Runs 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430, 1530, 1630, 1730, 1830 & 2000. |
| Chang Shu | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 65/1:45. Timings: Runs 1045, 1145, 1300, 1430, 1545, 1745 & 1930. |
| Wu Xi 无锡 | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 75/1:40. Timings: Runs 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430, 1530, 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930 & 2015. |
| Zhang Jia Gang | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 80/2:15. Timings: Runs 1030, 1130, 1245, 1345, 1445, 1550, 1650, 1750, 1850, 1950 & 2030. |
| Jiang Yin | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 80/2:45. Timings: Runs 1030, 1130, 1245, 1345, 1445, 1530, 1650 & 1750. |
| Hangzhou 杭州 | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 85/2 hrs. Timings: Runs 1000, 1100, 1230, 1400, 1530, 1630, 1800 & 1930. |
| Nanjing 南京 | Cost/Travel Time: CNY 100/3:40. Timings: Runs 1220, 1420, 1615, 1745 & 1940. |
Airport Hotels: Shanghai International Airport Hotel nearby, and many smaller hotels are at the terminals.
Notes: Domestic flights only at this airport now. Cash machines available.
Baggage Storage: Available.
Airport Tel No: +86 21 6269 0029.
Updated Nov11 J Ovens. Visited Airport .
Shanghai 上海 - Pudong 浦东国际机场 (PVG):
Location: 30 km/19 Miles SE of the City.
Website: www.shanghai-airport.com
By Taxi: All taxis are metered. To the city centre CNY 150-180/45-90 mins. Note that fare rates will be higher at night, from 2300-0500. Beware of touts who will offer inflated prices. For taxi Call 625 80 000.
| By Bus: | |
|---|---|
| There are 6 Airport Bus Routes which serve different areas of Shanghai between 0720-2300. These 6 buses run ~every 20 mins. Other buses also run to/from the airport. | |
| Bus Number | Route |
| 1 | Pudong Intl Airport to Hong Qiao Airport CNY 30/35-50 mins and includes a free bottle of water. Stops at the Shanghai International Airport Hotel at Hongqiao airport 虹桥机场 and then the terminals there. Bus leaves from outside exit number 6. |
| 2 | to the City Air Terminal (at Jing An Temple) near the Hilton Hotel. Bus leaves from outside exit number 7. |
| 3 | to Long Yang Road 龙阳路, Xu Jia Hui 徐家汇, Yin He Hotel and the Galaxy Hotel. Bus leaves from outside exit number 7. |
| 4 | to Deping Rd, Wu Jiao Chang & Hong Kou Football Stadium near Luxun Park. Bus leaves from outside exit number 8. |
| 5 | to Lu Jia Zui Financial Center, People's Square & Shanghai Railway Station. Bus leaves from outside exit number 8. |
| 6 | to Zhang Jiang Hi-tech Park, Nanshi Rd (Caoyang Area) & Tao Pu Rd (Western Railway Station). Bus leaves from outside exit number 9. |
| Bus 982 | to Zhang Jiang Hi-tech Park, Century Park & Dong Fang Rd. Bus leaves from outside exit number 3. |
| Long distance coaches | Run to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Suzhou 苏州, Nanjing 南京, Hangzhou 杭州 etc. Bus leaves from opposite exit number 15. |
| Airport Ring Line | Runs to the airport office area. Bus leaves from outside exit number 6. |
| Hotel Shuttle Buses | 9 Different hotel shuttle buses Pu Xi A - Pu Xi H, and Pu Dong A, run to various hotels ~0700-2100. Check listings in the terminal to see which shuttle runs to which hotels. Bus leaves from outside exit number 6. |
| Hilton Hotel Shuttle Bus | Leaves the Hilton Hotel at 0630 then hourly until 1830. CNY 30. Reserve in advance. |
| By Train: | |
|---|---|
| Shanghai Maglev Train: | An extremely rapid Maglev Train Service (430 kph) is now open linking the airport with metro line #2 at Longyang station 龙阳路. Connection fron Long Yang station to the metro for other destinations all over the city (CNY 2 or 3). Airport Station: The MagLev station is between Terminals 1 and 2, which you can walk to via several long indoor corridors. Enter opposite the KFC restaurant and purchase your ticket. Timings: Trains run every 15-20 mins 0645-2132. Travel Time: Journey time 7-8 mins. Cost: CNY 50 one way (CNY 40 with an air ticket for the same day), CNY 80 round trip. |
| Rental Cars: | |
|---|---|
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS (Tel 6229 1119) & HERTZ have desks on the arrivals level, as do the Ba-Shi group. Self-drive cars (0)21 6834 6668) are available between 0830-1700. |
Airport to Airport: Currently Airport bus line #1 connects Pudong Intl Airport with Hong Qiao Airport 虹桥机场 (takes 35-50 mins) and runs ~every 20 mins CNY30. In 2005 underground train line #2 will connect Pudong and Hong Qiao airports.
Airport Tax: No departure tax payable at the airport as it is now included in the ticket price.
Notes: Both Domestic & Intl flights use this airport. Cash Machines in the baggage hall and the arrivals level, & Booking desk for all the major hotels.
Baggage Storage: Left Luggage 0-4 hrs: CNY 10-30 depending on size, 4-10 hrs: CNY 15-40 & 10-24 hrs CNY 20-45.
STEVE's TIP: Take the Maglev: It's fast, inexpensive and a wonderful experience.
Airport Tel No: (0)21 6834 1000. Flight Enquiries 181 321 8181.
Updated Oct11. Visited Airport
