Hongqiao International Airport used to be the main airport in Shanghai, but since the opening of Pudong Airport, it now mainly serves domestic flights. Closest to the city – 8 miles west from the city center – the airport has one runway. www.shanghaiairport.com
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Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside arrivals; the driver should use the meter, however, if it is not working, agree on the fare before leaving the airport (journey time: approximately 25-40 minutes). Travelers should make sure that they join the correct taxi queue, as which queue to join depends on the distance of the journey. A taxi trip into the center includes a toll, upon exiting the airport, which is added to the fare. It is best to have the destination required written in Chinese or indicated on a map.
Bus: Public buses run regularly to city destinations including the city ticket office. Bus 925 runs to People's Square, Bus 938 runs to Pudong Yangjiadu, Bus 806 runs to Zhong Shan Nan Yi, Bus 807 runs to Shanghai West Railway Station, and airport Bus 1 runs to Shan Xi Lu. There is little space on buses for luggage. Most major hotels run shuttle buses to/from the airport.
Coach: Long-distance coach services run to Suzhou, Nan Jing and Hongzhou.
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There is a long- and short-term parking lot with space for 580 vehicles in front of the terminal building.
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Money and communications: There are bureau de change, banks and ATMs throughout the terminal, as well as postal and telecommunication services. International direct dial telephones are available in arrivals, while public telephones take local coins and phone cards.
Eating and drinking: There are a few restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Shopping: There is duty-free shopping available, as well as a shopping market located just outside the airport entrance. Chinese specialities, such as silk clothing and scroll paintings, are available for purchase.
Luggage: Trolley rental is available at both departures and arrivals. Uniformed porters can also be hired, although travelers should note that tipping is not allowed. Luggage lockers are available.
Other facilities: These include smoking areas throughout the terminal, a fitness center in the Shanghai International Airport Hotel, a medical center and a beauty salon.
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The Shanghai International Airport Hotel (tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8888) offers remote check-in for flights to Japan and a shuttle transfer to the international terminal. Hotels close to the airport include the Hengshan Hotel, Hilton Shanghai, Hotel Equitorial Shanghai, Marriot Shanghai Hongqiao, New Garden Hotel, Nikko International Airport Hotel, Novotel Atlantis Shanghai, Shanghai Jo Mandarin, Sheraton Grand, Sofitel Hyland Shanghai, Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel and Tai Ping Yang Hotel. Many major hotels have shuttle buses from the airport, enquire at the hotel desks in the airport Arrivals hall.
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There are disabled toilets in the terminal building and the airport is equipped with lifts, elevators and ramps to provide easy access for disabled travellers.
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The Shanghai International Airport Hotel (tel: +86 (0)21 6268 8888) offers 24-hour business facilities, including various meeting rooms, telephone, fax, photocopying and telex facilities, and catering services. VIP lounges are also available.
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