Shanghai Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA)
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Contacts: Tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8899.
Transfer to the city: Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right
one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do
not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a
map, or have it written down in Chinese. Public buses serve the
airport linking to People's Square and the main railway stations.
The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the
airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available.
Facilities: There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a post office,
and duty-free shops. There is a shopping mall just outside the
entrance to the airport. There are also a variety of food outlets,
bars, an information counter and business centre.
Departure tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).
Website:www.shairport.com
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
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.
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
