| Popular Airport | Chelyabinsk Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5337 Km |
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Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights.
The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station connects directly to Terminal 2 at the airport. There are 2 major lines that run through the airport station, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the airport from the city center by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the airport.
Buses are not a preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic in the city. However there are various bus lines that provide transportation to the airport from the city center. Bus line 941 runs from Shanghai Railway Station, among other stops, to Terminal 2. Bus line 316 is a night bus providing transportation to the airport.
Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center due to the heavy traffic in the city. Nevertheless, you can easily find a taxi in the city’s commerce, arts, culture, and residential areas. Despite being located in close proximity to the city center, taking a cab to the airport can take 30 minutes because of traffic.
To get from the city center or trade center to the airport by car you have to take the Yan’an Road, which is a major road that goes through the center of the city, to the G50 Expressway. This will connect to the Hongyu Road, which connects to the airport. There are 3 different parking lots at the airport that have a combined capacity of 800 vehicles.
Located 13 km from the city center, Hongqiao International Airport was the first civilian airport in the city. However today the airport mainly serves domestic flights. The airport consists of two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; the second terminal was built in 2010 to support the Shanghai Expo. There are free shuttle buses that provide inter-terminal transportation. The airport contains many restaurants and shops that cater to the Asian demographic. There are also world-famous restaurant chains as well as a large duty free shop and event spaces located at the 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.
To get to the airport from the city center or People’s Square, you have to take Metro Line 2. You can get on the metro at the Nanjing Road East Station and take it to Longyang Station. At this station transfer to the Maglev Train, which provides direct access to the airport. You have to purchase a ticket for both the maglev train and the metro you will be transferring to. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.
Bus line “Airport 5” departs from the main train station in the city and provides transportation to the airport. However since the traffic in the city is generally very congested the arrival time can vary. Most passengers don’t want to take that risk so airport buses aren’t a very popular transportation alternative. It can take over 2 hours to get to the airport using this bus.
English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese or use a map to point out where you want to go. You can also have the hotel staff help arrange a taxi for you. A taxi from many parts of the city to the airport takes around 45-50 minutes. For taxi rides that are over 10 km the taximeter charges 3.6 Chinese yuan per kilometer.
Driving is a troublesome transportation alternative since traffic in the city is bad and the roads are constantly changing. However to get to the airport from the city center you have to take the North-South expressway, pass the Huangpu River, and connect to the Huaxia expressway. Following this road will connect you directly to the airport. The airport contains a parking lot with a capacity of 4,500 vehicles. Parking is free for the first 20 minutes.
Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport, handing 51 million passengers a year. The airport features a rich variety of services and amenities, serving passengers out of two main terminals. The airport contains ATMs belonging to all major international banks, restaurants that offer delicious international cuisine as well as Asian cuisine, a large duty free shop and more.
In Chelyabinsk, the most commonly used means of public transportation in urban transportation is bus. The amount you need to pay for one-way ticket is only 0.50 dollars. If you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can buy a monthly card. You can buy your monthly ticket by paying 14 dollars. Another common means of public transportation is marshrutka. In marshrutkas, straphangers aren’t accepted and the fares are fixed as 15 rubles. Trolleybuses are also quite common in Chelyabinsk. By using these three means of public transportation, you can easily travel in the city and also visit the nearby places. If you are using a smartphone, you can see all the routes and stops thanks to the 2GIS application, which you can download on your phone.
Taxi is a means of transportation that you can easily find in the city center. Taximeters start charging from 2 dollars and it increases 0.5 dollars per kilometer. One hour waiting time of taxis is 5 dollars. On the other hand, the fares are higher at late hours. The train station located in the city is not only used for urban transportation but also for intercity transportation. From here you can easily get to Moscow and Astana by getting on a train. By transferring, you can also get to other cities.
During your visit, you can rent a car or motorcycle from one of the car rental companies located in the city center or at the airport. Since the city is quite small, you can travel around with your car without fear. However, you must remember that you should have an international driver's license.
From Chelyabinsk International Airport, you can get to the city center by bus, taxi or shuttle service. Some hotels also offer airport shuttle service. If you want to have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your travel, you can contact one of the car rental companies located at the airport.
There are bus stops at the exit of airport terminal. You can get on one of the buses going to the city center. They operate at frequent intervals. You can buy your ticket by paying 0.50 dollars. The tickets are sold in the terminal. You should first on take the bus route 82 and then transfer to the route 99. The travel to the city center from the airport lasts about one and half an hour.
You can easily see the taxis waiting for their passengers when you get out of the airport arrival terminal. There is taximeter in all taxis and the fares are standardized. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi takes about 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
At Chelyabinsk International Airport, there are the offices of both local and international car rental companies. By visiting one of these companies, you can rent a car suitable for your budget. They absolutely want to see your international driver's license. You will not have to wait at the airport for long minutes if you complete your car rental process on the internet before your arrival. If you make an online reservation, your car will be ready for you at the arrival time of your flight. You should follow the highway E30 to reach the city center from the airport. The travel lasts about half an hour.
Although not every hotel located in the city center offers airport shuttle service, some of them offer airport shuttle service for their guests. Although airport shuttle services are a little more expensive than taxis, they are very comfortable means of transportation. If you make a reservation in advance by contacting your hotel, your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport when your plane has landed, and your driver will welcome you at the exit of the baggage claim area.
At Chelyabinsk International Airport, there are buses operating under a private company and offering shuttle transfer services. By using these services, you can easily reach the city center. You can get information about the departure hours of these services at the arrival terminal. Although the amount you need to pay is slightly higher compares to bus, shuttles are more comfortable means of transportation for travelling to the city center.
