Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 30 km east of central Shanghai. The Bund is roughly 43 km away by road, about 55 minutes without heavy traffic. The Maglev covers the 30 km to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes, where you change to Metro Line 2 for downtown.

Pudong (PVG) is Shanghai's main international airport, east of the city. Hongqiao (SHA) lies on the west side and handles mostly domestic and regional flights, next to Hongqiao Railway Station. The two are connected by the Airport Link Line in about 40 minutes, so check which code your ticket shows.

Pudong has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, each connected by an automated train to a satellite concourse, S1 and S2. The two main terminals stand next to each other with the rail stations between them. A third terminal is under construction.

China Eastern Airlines and several SkyTeam partners such as Air France and Delta mainly use Terminal 1. Air China, Star Alliance and Oneworld airlines, Emirates and Juneyao Air use Terminal 2. Some China Eastern flights also use Terminal 2, so check your ticket or airline app.

Follow the taxi signs from arrivals to the official queue outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Licensed taxis use the meter. The drive to central Shanghai usually takes about 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. Do not accept rides from people who approach you inside the terminal.

The Shanghai Maglev runs from the station between Terminals 1 and 2 to Longyang Road in Pudong in about 8 minutes. Trains run roughly from 7 am until just before 10 pm, every 15 to 30 minutes. At Longyang Road you change to Metro Line 2 to continue into the city.

Yes. Metro Line 2 starts at the Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2 station and runs through Lujiazui, People's Square and Nanjing Road to Hongqiao. It needs no change for central Shanghai, but it makes many stops and is slower than combining the Maglev with the metro.

Yes. DiDi is widely used in Shanghai and works through its own app or as a mini program inside Alipay or WeChat, which accept linked foreign cards. Choose the marked ride-hailing pickup area for your terminal, which is separate from the official taxi queue outside arrivals.

Most foreign travelers must complete China's arrival card, available online through the NIA 12367 app, the immigration website or a WeChat or Alipay mini program. Nationals on China's visa-free list can stay up to 30 days through 2026, and 240-hour transit applies with an onward ticket.

The Airport Link Line, which opened in December 2024, runs from Pudong airport to Hongqiao airport and Hongqiao Railway Station in about 40 minutes. From Hongqiao, high-speed trains leave for Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Beijing. Metro Line 2 also reaches Hongqiao but takes much longer.

The Bund is about 43 km from Pudong airport by road, roughly 55 minutes by taxi without heavy traffic. By rail, take the Maglev to Longyang Road and Metro Line 2 to East Nanjing Road, a short walk from the Bund, or ride Line 2 directly from the airport.

Shanghai uses China Standard Time, UTC+8, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the renminbi, also called the yuan (CNY). Alipay and WeChat Pay are used almost everywhere and both accept linked foreign cards. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are cool and damp.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport handled about 85 million passengers in 2025, according to published traffic figures. It is run by the Shanghai Airport Authority, has five runways and is the main hub of China Eastern Airlines, with Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines also based there.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.