Shanghai Transportation – By Air

As the most developed city in China, Shanghai has two international airports, namely, Hongqiao International Airport and Pudong International Airport. At present, there are about 1,000 flights departing and arriving at the two airports, including many domestic and international flights. What’s more, Shanghai Airlines has opened more than 100 domestic routes and also operates 17 medium- and long-range international and regional routes including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Hong Kong, Macau and Taipei. 

Pudong International Airport

It is a 4F civil airport and one of China’s three major gateway hubs. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 30 kilometers away from the downtown. It is a 4F civil airport and one of China’s three major gateway hubs. At present, there are two terminals, namely, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Pudong Airport Useful Numbers

Left Luggage:

  • T1: 4008791617/021-68345035
  • T2: 4008791617/021-68345035
Lost & Found: 
  • T1: 021-68340096
  • T2: 021-68340417

Pudong Airport Transportation

It is very convenient to get to the urban area from Pudong International Airport. The transportation modes are diverse. Visitors can get to the downtown of Shanghai from Pudong International Airport by metro, bus, maglev, taxi, etc.

Hongqiao International Airport

Hongqiao International Airport is located in Changning District, Shanghai, 13 kilometers from the down. It is a 4E civil international airport. It is one of China’s three major gateway hubs and an international scheduled airport. There are currently two terminals in Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, namely, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Hongqiao Airport Useful Numbers

Left Luggage:

  • T1: 021-22344553
  • T2: 021-22381085
Lost & Found: 
  • T1: 021-22344553
  • T2: 021-22381086

Hongqiao Airport Transportation

Hongqiao Airport is relatively close to the downtown. It is only 40 minutes by metro. As an important transportation hub, Hongqiao Airport is directly connected to the high-speed railway station. In general, it can meet various travel needs and is very convenient.  

By Metro

Visitors can take Line 2 and Line 10 to get to the downtown, which is the most convenient way to get to the downtown. Metro Line 2 can only take you to the Terminal 2 of Hongqiao airport, while passengers can also take Metro Line 2 to Putong International Airport.

By Airport Bus

People can take No. 806, 807 and 176 to get to the downtown from the Terminal 1 of Hongqiao International Airport. In general, the buses to and from Terminal 1 are fewer than that to and from Terminal 2 of Hongqiao International Airport. People can can take Hongqiao Hub Line 1, Airport Line 1, No. 941, Hongqiao Hub Line 4, Hongqiao Hub Line 9, Minhang Line 18, Line 316 and Night Bus to get to the downtown from the Terminal 2 of Hongqiao International Airport.

By Taxi

It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to get to the downtown from Hongqiao International Airport at the price of 50-80 Yuan according to the traffic conditions.

How to Transfeer Between Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport

For people who plan to transfer in Shanghai, please be sure to figure out if the two flights are at the same airport. If you need airport transfer in Shanghai, you shall have at least 2 hours except for withdrawing luggage and safety inspection. Then, how to travel between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?

By Metro

The Metro Line 2 is connected with Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Hence, it is the most convenient way to get to and fro Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

By Maglev and Metro

If you are in hurry, the combination of metro and maglev will greatly save time for you.

By Airport Bus

The Airport Bus Line 1 is connected with Shanghai  Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport, which takes about 1-2 hours at the price of 30 Yuan. However, the bus only arrive at Terminal 2 of Hongqiao International Airport.

Shanghai Flights

Shanghai Domestic Flights

Shanghai International Flights

Shanghai Airports Transfer

The transportation from the airports(Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport) is very convenient. Visitors can make a transfer by metro, airport bus, maglev, taxi and so on. Therefore, do not worry how to get the downtown. For the detailed information, please click the following links.

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