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Popular Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2675 Km

Transportation to Airport from Chiang Mai City Center

Chiang Mai Intl. Airport

Getting to the airport by taxi from the city center is one of the fastest and most affordable ways. If you want, by renting a car you can have a much more comfortable means of transportation. It is very likely that your hotel has airport shuttle service and you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. Chiang Mai International Airport doesn’t accept buses and tuk-tuks. For this reason, the airport cannot be reached by public transportation.

Taxi

It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. The average amount you need to pay is 120 baht. It will be better if you talk to the driver in advance and agree on the amount. You can try to bargain.

Hotel Service

Almost all hotels in the city have airport shuttle services or limousines for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance in order to benefit from this service. Don’t forget to talk about the price.

Limousine / Car Rental

If you have rented a car for your travel or a transfer vehicle with a driver for getting to the airport from the city center, you can arrive there in about half an hour under normal traffic conditions. If you will drive, you must follow the road 4032. Another alternative is to go straight on the road 108 and connect to the road 121.

Airport Information

Chiang Mai International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Thailand, with about 6 million passengers each year. You can use the free Wi-Fi network throughout the entire airport. There are more than ten hotels located just 2 km of the airport.

Two separate lounges welcome passengers fond of their comfort. There is a separate area for smokers as well as a worship room. You can find dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport. On the other hand, there are many stores that you can meet almost your every need and a duty free shop. If you feel that you need some rest and relaxation, you can benefit from sauna or massage services.

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.


Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.

Weather in Shanghai

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 3ºC - Max 14ºC
TuesdayMin 2ºC - Max 10ºC
WednesdayMin 3ºC - Max 11ºC
ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 4ºC - Max 10ºC

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