Passengers can choose from a range of transportation options when traveling between the two airports and the city center. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you plan your journey.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Pudong airport handles both international and domestic flights. It is located about 30 kilometers from downtown Shanghai and 40 km from Hongqiao airport.

Pudong airport offers a free shuttle bus service between its two terminals. The buses run 24 hours a day, every 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Buses

There are five bus services from the airport. Below is a timetable of the bus lines:

Maglev train

The high-speed maglev train provides a fast connection to downtown Shanghai. You can get off the maglev at Longyang Road Station, where you can transfer to Metro Line 2.

Metro

Metro Line 2 is the most economical way to travel to and from the airport, with a fare of about 7 yuan ($1). The journey from Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2 Station to People's Square Station in downtown Shanghai takes about one hour.

Taxi

A taxi ride to People's Square costs around 180 yuan and takes about 50 minutes.

The taxi pick-up point at Terminal 1 is located outside Arrival Gate 12. Passengers arriving at Arrival Gate 4 or 8 should exit and walk south to Arrival Gate 12.

The taxi stand at Terminal 2 is located outside Arrival Gate 25.

 

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Located in western Shanghai, Hongqiao airport is just 13 km from the city center. It primarily serves domestic flights and regional flights within East Asia. The airport has two terminals.

 

Buses

There are 12 bus routes serving Hongqiao airport. Below is a timetable of the bus lines:

For Terminal 1

For Terminal 2

Metro

Terminal 1 is served by Metro Line 10, which connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Terminal 2 is served by Metro Lines 10 and 2. Metro Line 2 provides direct access to the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

Taxi

For those arriving at Hongqiao International Airport, taking a taxi is a quick and convenient way to reach the city center. The journey typically takes around 30 minutes and costs between 100 and 150 yuan, depending on traffic.

Taxi pick-up points are located outside Gate 1 on the arrivals floor of Terminal 1 and outside Gate 4 on the arrivals floor of Terminal 2, respectively.

 

If you need to travel between the two airports, Shanghai's Airport Link Line is now in operation, reducing the travel time between the two airports to just 40 minutes.

 

*Please note: The above information is for reference only. Specific departure times may be adjusted due to traffic conditions.

Updated June 4, 2026

 

Source: Shanghai Airport Authority

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