Search Flights from Shanghai to Jinan
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Transportation to Shanghai Airport from the City Center
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport
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.
Rail
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.
Bus
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.
Taxi
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.
Car
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.
Airport Information
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.
Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport
Pudong 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
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.
Airport Bus
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.
Taxi
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.
Car
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.
Airport Information
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.
Transportation to Jinan City Center from Airport
For traveling to the city from Jinan Airport, which is located 33 km away from Jinan city center, you can benefit from the buses or airport express buses which depart at more frequent intervals. If you plan to stay for a long time in the city, you can rent a car or take advantage of taxis and transfer services. It takes maximum 1 hour to reach Jinan city center from the airport.
Airport Express Bus
You can see many bus stops outside the Jinan Airport terminal building. There are two different types of buses that go directly to Jinan city center from these stops: the first one is airport express buses and the other one is normal city buses. Airport express buses provide service within the body of Jinan Airport, offer service at more frequent intervals and sometimes at much more affordable prices. You need to use the Airport Express 1 in order to get to the Jinan Railway Station and bus station in the city center. The ticket price of this bus is around 20 Chinese Yuan. These buses, which wait for their passengers at the exit of the first floor of Jinan Airport arrival terminal, reach the city in about 1 hour. Airport Express 2 also provides direct transportation to Jinan Central Bus Station, and the ticket price is again 20 Yuan. Lastly, Airport Express 3 goes to Jinan Yuquan Simpson Hotel located in the center and operates between 6 am and 7 pm. The travel lasts 1 hour.
City Bus
If the stops or departure hours of airport express buses are not suitable for you, after going outside the airport, you need to go to the stops where city buses depart. The bus, which operates between Jinan Airport and Dongying, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, and the ticket price is 100 Yuan. If you want to use the bus operating between Jinan Airport and Zibo, you are asked to pay 55 Yuan. Likewise, there are also city buses that travel directly to Tai An, the transportation duration is 1 hour 40 minutes, and ticket price is 70 Yuan.
Taxi
Undoubtedly, the only way to reach the city center from Jinan Airport within the shortest time is to use a taxi or Uber system. After you have landed at the airport, you can go to the area where the taxis depart and travel to your destination in a short time. The majority of these taxis use taximeter. For this reason, there is not usually any chance to bargain on the taxi fare. It is possible to reach Jinan city center from the airport by using a taxi in about 28-35 minutes, and you only need to pay 110-140 Chinese Yuan for this travel.
Car Rental
If you plan to stay in Jinan for a long time, renting a car is the best alternative for a comfortable travel during your visit. The traffic in the city is also not very heavy. There are the offices of some car rental companies at the airport terminal. If you prefer one of the local car rental companies rather than international companies, it will be more budget-friendly. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Jinan city center by the car that you will rent at the airport.
Last Updated: 25 Nov 2016Frequently Asked Questions
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For Shanghai-Jinan flights, you can use Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Jinan Yaoqiang Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Shanghai-Jinan is 730 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Shanghai-Jinan flights is Tuesday.
