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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.

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.

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. 

Miami is one of the most popular cities in the United States of America and it is one of the cities on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Miami, a world-famous city in the field of tourism and art, has the feature of being the place where especially most of the Latino celebrities live.

Most of the Latin movies and TV series in the country are produced in this city. Miami, one of the most important tourism cities in the world, has 5 international airports.

Rail System

It is possible to reach the city center from the airport with the rail system lines in Miami consisting of Downtown and the Miami Beach located on two sides of a gulf formed by the Atlantic Ocean.

To do this, you need to get on the tram called “Metrorail” which departs from the airport and get off the tram after 7 stations to board the bus number 5100 from Dadeland. This journey takes about 40 minutes. Similarly, the bus 5100 also goes to the South Beach in Miami Beach.

Bus

There are also the bus services between the airport and the city center. You can reach Miami Beach and the city center called ‘Downtown’ by taking the buses 7, 42 and 150 departing from the terminal exits.

The buses 150 and 42 are used as an express line, also known as “Metrobus”. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city center by these buses.

Taxi

You can reach the city by taking a taxi from the airport which is 15 kilometers away from the city center. Taking taxi to the city center costs an average taxi fare, but taxi fare is a little bit higher if you want to go Miami Beach and South Beach.

Rent a car

You can get to every point of the city by renting a car from the airport keeping in mind that there is traffic on weekend evenings, especially in Downtown and Miami Beach.

At the airport, there are many car rental offices, some of which offer luxury cars. After renting a car from the airport, you need to drive through the toll road called ‘Airport Expy’. This road will connect you to the 6th Avenue at a major intersection.

Once you cross a big intersection again, you will be connected to the 3rd Avenue. These roads numbered and named based on the 4 main directions will eventually connect you to the city center through the 4th Avenue.

Miami is one of the most vibrant cities in the United States. This coastal city is served by 5 airports, including Miami International Airport, which is the main airport in South Florida for long-haul international flights and is a major gateway between Latin America and the U.S. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport, including rail, bus, taxi, and rental cars. 

Rail

Miami International Airport is connected to the city center and other parts of the Greater Miami area by the Metrorail, and Tri-Rail systems. Both systems ensure a comfortable and convenient trip to the city from the airport. The Metrorail system operates from the airport to various locations in Miami. The Metrorail Orange Line runs from the Miami Central Station, which is accessible from the airport terminals using the free MIA Mover train. It takes about 15 minutes to get to Downtown Miami from the Miami Central Station. The Tri-Rail system operates from the airport, via the Miami Central Station, to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The Tri-Rail System is accessible from the airport terminals using the free MIA Mover train. For more detailed information on these lines and routes please visit Miami Internatoinal Airport’s website.

Bus

The Metrobus system is another convenient and affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. The Metrobus also connects to the Metrorail and Metromover. You can take the Metrobus to major locations in the city from the Miami Central Station. The Miami Central Station is accessible using the MIA Mover train from the airport terminals. For more detailed information regarding the Metrobus please visit Miami International Airport’s website.

Taxi

Taxis are a comfortable and easy transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the designated taxi stands located at the lower level outside of the terminals. We recommend ignoring transportation offers from solicitors inside the terminals. There are uniformed airport attendants on duty ready to help passengers. A taxi to the city center takes about 20 minutes. For more information about taxi companies and fares please visit Miami International Airport’s website.

Rent A Car

Renting a car from the airport is another method of transportation passengers can consider to get to the city. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around the city and its surrounding areas during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the Rental Car Center. The Rental Car Center is accessible from the terminals using the MIA Mover train. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, National, Payless, Sixt, and Hertz.