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2 hour 10 min

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Transportation to Tokyo Airport from the City Center

Haneda Airport

Located 14 km from central Tokyo, Haneda Airport is accessible by bus, train, rental car and personal car.

The airport is located about half an hour away from the city center. You can take advantage of a variety of transportation options to get to the airport.

Taxi

To get to Haneda Airport from the city center you can take a taxi. You can easily get a taxi in the city and its surrounding regions. Taxis are a safe and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can get to the airport by taxi from the city center in about 30 minutes.

Bus

Another transportation option to get to Haneda Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are a more economical alternative compared to taxis. Taking the bus to the airport is comfortable and reliable.

Central locations where you can access buses that go to the airport include Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama and Kanto.

Train

Trains are another transportation alternative that you can choose. There are two train lines that you can use to get to the airport, the Keikyu train line and the Tokyo Monorail.

The train’s schedule can vary; the hours of operation are different on weekdays and the weekend. To find out the schedule you can visit Haneda Airport’s website.

Rental Car

You can also rent a car from the city center to get to Haneda Airport. You can rent a car from a rental car office in the city center and comfortably get to the airport in a short amount of time.

Airport Information

Haneda Airport is Japan’s busiest airport and the 4th busiest airport in the world. There are 3 terminals at Haneda Airport, which serves both domestic flights and international flights.

Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are the main terminals at the airport. Terminal 1 contains restaurants, stores, and conference halls while Terminal 2 contains an outdoor restaurant and the Haneda Excel Hotel.

The terminal buildings also contain a pharmacy, health centers, police services, baby care room, children’s play areas, ATMs, currency exchange offices, internet, telephones, massage and personal care services, and a lost and found section.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Narita Intl. Airport

Narita Airport is one of the two airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area. Narita Airport is accessible by bus, train, taxi, rental car, and personal car.  

There are a variety of transportation services you can use to get to the airport from the city center. The total trip takes about 1 hour.

Taxi

Taxis are a reliable means of transportation to get to Narita Airport from the city center. You can find a taxi almost anywhere in the city. The taxi ride to the airport is relatively short. Taxis are a more costly alternative compared to other methods of transportation but the advantages of traveling by taxi are that they are fast, comfortable, and safe.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Narita Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are a more economical option compared to taxis. Buses provide a comfortable ride to the airport. Central locations where you can access buses that go to the airport include Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama and Kanto.

Train

Trains are another method of transportation that you can choose. The Narita Sky Access train line, Keisei train line, and JR train line are 3 different train lines that you can use to get to Narita Airport. The train’s schedule can vary; the hours of operation are different on weekdays and the weekend. To find out the schedule you can visit Narita Airport’s website.

Rental Cars

Another way to get to Narita Airport from the city center is by rental car. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located in the city center. The drive to the airport is comfortable and relatively short.

Airport Information

Narita Airport is one of Tokyo’s, the capital of Japan, two busiest airports. Narita Airport serves domestic flights and international flights in different terminal buildings. The terminal buildings contain restaurants, stores, and conference rooms.

The terminal buildings also contain a pharmacy, health centers, police services, baby care room, children’s play areas, ATMs, currency exchange offices, internet, telephones, massage and personal care facilities, and a lost and found section. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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.

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Tokyo-Shanghai flights?

For Tokyo-Shanghai flights, you can use Haneda Airport, Narita Intl. Airport, Yokota Airport as departure airport, and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Tokyo-Shanghai and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Tokyo-Shanghai is 1763 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Tokyo-Shanghai flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Tokyo-Shanghai flights is Sunday.

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