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Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

428 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Taipei City Center

Taipei Songshan Airport

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.

High-Speed Train

From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Shuttle Services

To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.  

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.  

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 


Taoyuan Intl. Airport

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.

High-Speed Train

From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.

Shuttle Services

To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.  

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.  

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 

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

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