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Transportation to Airport from Shanghai 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 Winnipeg City Center from Airport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Intl. Airport
Since Winnipeg J. A. Richardson Airport is only 7 kilometres away to Winnipeg city centre, it is pretty easy to get there from the airport. You can prefer public bus, shuttles, taxi, transfer services, or rent-a-car services to arrive the city centre from the airport. Though it takes longer to get there by bus, you might consider it as a budget-friendly option for you. It might take no later than 20 - 30 minutes to get to Winnipeg city centre from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport.
Bus
Shuttle buses will directly take you to Winnipeg city centre by picking you up from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport terminal at affordable price. If the timetable does not fit your travel plans, you can alternatively take the Bus Line 20 as well. With its route from Watt to Leighton, this bus has 32 stops in total and most of these stops are located in Winnipeg city. To arrive Winnipeg city centre in 25-30 minutes by this bus line 20, you can buy your one-way ticket via a ticket vending machine or ticket office. The recent ticket price in 2016 was 3 Canadian Dollars. This bus line 20 runs at each 18-25 minutes and it is the most practical way to get to Winnipeg from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport.
Taxi
In case you would like to arrive Winnipeg city centre from the airport quickly or the public transport options are not available at the time of your flight, it might be a good idea for you to take a taxi. If you are going to take a taxi to arrive Winnipeg city centre from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport, you should take a look at the taxi companies providing service in the airport. You can take a taxi at the taxi stand at “Exit 3” of the terminal building, and easily get to the city centre in 8 minutes. Unicity Taxi is one of the few taxi companies that render both affordable and comfortable service. The taxi fare you will be expected to pay for the distance from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport to city centre is around 16-19 Canadian Dollars.
Renting A Car
There are numerous rent-a-car companies such as Avis, Budget, Payless Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent a Car in the terminal building of Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport. Indeed, the fastest and easiest way to get to Winnipeg city centre from the airport is to rent a car. Before landing at the airport, you can search for these companies and make a reservation in advance since you can save a lot of money thanks to the advanced reservation. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the city centre from Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport by a car you can rent in minutes thanks to your advanced reservation and international driving licence.
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