Shanghai City Guide - airports

Shanghai Hong Qiao Airport
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 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.
Airport 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.
Pudong 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 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 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.