Shanghai has two international airports which are about 40 km apart: Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport.

Pudong Airport

Located about 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport covers an area of 40 square kilometers. It offers flights to major cities worldwide. 

Shanghai Maglev, the world's first commercialized maglev line, has a station at the airport and connects to Longyang Road Station on Shanghai Subway Line 2. A single trip on the line takes about eight minutes.

Hongqiao Airport

Located in the western suburbs of the city, Hongqiao International Airport lies about 13 km from the city center. It primarily serves domestic flights while also offering a limited selection of international flights.  

How to get there

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Source: A Guide to Shanghai for Expats