|
Click here to go back to Airport Guide Home.
China - Pudong International Airport (PVG)
|
 |
|
| Full name: | Pudong International Airport |
| Location: | The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai. |
| Time: | Local time is GMT +8. |
| Contacts: | Tel: +86 (0)21 6834 1000. |
| Transfer to the City: | The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic
levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes
and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most
convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys
take an hour to most downtown areas. Public buses are also
available, but are only advised for hardened travellers. Many
hotels meet their guests at the airport. |
| Car rental: | There is a self-drive car hire service available during business
hours, and Avis and Hertz have desks in Arrivals. |
| Airport Taxis: | Metered taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not
expect drivers to speak English. Use a map to indicate your
destination. Rates are RM3.2 per kilometre; a surcharge is added
for journeys between 11pm and 5am. |
| Facilities: | Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency
exchange, a post office, luggage storage, Business Centre and an
Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops,
including duty free. |
| Departure tax: | ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic). |
| Website: | www.shairport.com |
