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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Guide (SHA)

Airport info
Code: SHA
Address:
200 Yingbin 2 Road, Shanghai, 200335, China
Location:

The airport is situated 13km (8 miles) southwest of Shanghai city centre.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +86
Telephone:
(021) 96990.
Timezone: GMT +8:00
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A new terminal, extensions to metro lines 2 and 10 linking the airport with downtown Shanghai, and a new bus terminus were completed in time for the World Expo 2010. There are also plans to extend the city's high-speed Maglev line to the airport.

Information: 

Tourist information is available by telephone (tel: (021) 6439 0630). All signs are in English and Chinese, as are the intercom announcements.

Website: 
www.shairport.com
Driving directions: 

Taking the Yan’an Xilu Highway is the easiest way to get to the airport from central Shanghai. The Hongqiao exit is clearly signposted.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Metro lines 2 and 10 (tel: 643 70000; www.shmetro.com) link the airport (Terminal 2) with central Shanghai. Line 2 also runs east to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Journey time to the city centre is around 35 minutes, and the fare is ¥6.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Public buses run regularly to city destinations, including the city ticket office. Bus 925 runs to People's Square, bus 938 runs to Pudong Yangjiadu, bus 806 runs to Zhong Shan Nan Yi, bus 807 runs to Shanghai West Railway Station, and Airport Bus 1 runs to Shan Xi Lu. There is limited space on buses for luggage. Further information is available from Airport Shuttle Bus Services (tel: (21) 6834 6912 or 6645).

Shuttle: Most major hotels run shuttle buses to/from the airport.

Coach: Long-distance coach services run to Suzhou, Nan Jing and Hongzhou.

Taxi: Taxis are available outside arrivals; the driver should use the meter, however, if it is not working, agree on the fare before leaving the airport (journey time: approximately 25-40 minutes). Travellers should make sure they join the correct taxi queue, as there are separate queues depending on the distance of the journey. A taxi trip into the centre includes a toll, upon exiting the airport, which is added to the fare. It is best to have the destination required written in Chinese or indicated on a map.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are bureaux de change, banks and ATMs throughout the airport.

Communication: 

There are two post offices, one in each terminal. International direct dial telephones are available in Arrivals, while public telephones take local coins and phone cards. Internet is also available.

Food: 

There are numerous restaurants, bars and coffee shops in both terminals.

Shopping: 

There is duty-free shopping, as well as a shopping market located just outside the airport entrance. Chinese specialities, such as silk clothing and scroll paintings, are available for purchase.

Luggage: 

Trolley hire is available. Uniformed porters can also be hired, although travellers should note that tipping is not allowed. A left-luggage service is also available. A lost property office is located in the Arrivals Hall of Building A (tel: (021) 5114 2071).

Other: 

These include smoking areas throughout the terminals, a fitness centre in the Shanghai International Airport Hotel (see below), two clinics and a beauty salon.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are three mini business centres at the airport, offering mainly copying, fax and Internet services. One is located in Building A, and two are in Building B. For more extensive business facilities, The Shanghai International Airport Hotel (tel: (021) 6268 8866; www.siah.com) offers various meeting rooms, telephone, fax, photocopying and telex facilities, as well as catering services, 24 hours a day. VIP lounges are also available.

Disabled facilities: 

There are toilets for disabled travellers in the terminal building and the airport is equipped with lifts, elevators and ramps to provide easy access.

Car parking: 

Extensive long- and short-term parking is available in front of both terminal buildings.

Car rental: 

Most visitors hire a car with a driver (often from their hotel) on a daily or weekly basis. Otherwise, Angel Car Rental is based at the airport. Avis is currently the only international car hire company to operate at the airport. It offers self-drive cars and cars with drivers.

Airport hotels

There is one hotel at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, but the majority of accommodation (including many international chains) is closer to the city centre. Many hotels offer shuttle connections, and assistance with hotel reservations is available within the terminals.

Hengshan Hotel

Hengshan Hotel is located 9 km (5.5 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel offers a range of dining and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (021) 6437 7050.
Website:
www.hengshanhotel.com/en
Hilton Shanghai

Hilton Shanghai is located 11km (7 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Hotel facilities include a range of dining options, meeting facilities and a business centre.

Telephone: (021) 6248 0000.
Website:
www.hilton.com
New Garden Hotel

New Garden Hotel is located close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel has a range of dining options, a beauty salon, and meeting space for up to 250 people.

Telephone: (021) 6415 1111.
Website:
newgarden.jinjianghotels.com
Novotel Atlantis Shanghai

Novotel Atlantis Shanghai is located 5km (3 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel has a health club, spa, indoor pool and four on-site restaurants. Meeting space for up to 150 people is also available.

Telephone: (021) 5036 6666.
Website:
www.novotel.com
Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel

Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel is located 8km (5 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Hotel facilities include a range of dining options, extensive meetng space and a number of leisure activities, including a bowling alley.

Telephone: (021) 6415 5588.
Website:
www.regal-eastasia.com
Shanghai International Airport Hotel

The Shanghai International Airport Hotel is the closest to the airport and offers remote check-in for flights to Japan and a shuttle transfer to the international terminal.

Telephone: (021) 6268 8866.
Website:
www.siah.com
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao is located less than 2km (1.3 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel offers on-site dining, a fitness centre and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (021) 6237 6000.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel

The Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel is a short drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel has extensive meeting facilities, a range of dining options and fitness services.

Telephone: (021) 6275 8888.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com
Sofitel Hyland Shanghai

Sofitel Hyland Shanghai is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The hotel has a range of conference facilities and on-site dining options.

Telephone: (021) 6351 5888.
Website:
www.sofitel.com
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