Travel to Shanghai

Flying to Shanghai

Airlines offering direct flights to Shanghai from the UK include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air China and China Eastern. From the USA, there are direct flights with China Eastern and United. You can get good deals throughout the year, but try to avoid Chinese public holidays, especially Chinese New Year (usually February). The first week in May and October are also expensive times to fly to Shanghai, as are the school summer holidays (July-September).

Flight times

From London - 11 hours; New York - 15 hours; Los Angeles - 14 hours; Toronto - 14 hours 20 minutes; Sydney - 10 hours 40 minutes.

City Airports: 
Telephone:+86 21 96990
Website:https://www.shanghaiairport.com/index_enhqjc.html
Location:

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is about 20km (12 miles) west of Yu Garden, a hugely popular attraction in the old town of Shanghai.

The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 55km (34 miles). Depending on traffic, it takes about an hour to drive from one to another.

At Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the distance between Terminals 1 and 2 is 2km (1 mile). Please see the section on "Transfer between terminals" for more information.


Money:

ATMs are available.

There is a currency exchange counter near Gate 4, Arrivals Hall, in Terminal 2. However, foreigners arriving in Shanghai should note that cash is not commonly accepted in China now. Travellers should download AliPay or WeChat Pay before the trip.

For Malaysian travellers, the mobile payment Touch 'n Go becomes AliPay in China, meaning it can be used for a vast majority of services (except those requiring WeChat Pay specifically).


Luggage:

Left luggage: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has luggage storage facilities in both terminals:
• Near Gate 5, Departures Hall, Terminal 1
• Arrivals Hall, Terminal 2

Lost & found at Hongqiao Airport: For travellers who have misplaced items within Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
• Call +86 21 2234 4553 or go to the counter near Gate 5, Departures Hall, Terminal 1
• Call +86 21 2238 1086 or go to the counter opposite Gate 1, Arrivals Hall, Terminal 2

Lost & found on an airplane: Contact the airline you flew with.

Telephone:+86 21 96990
Website:https://www.shanghaiairport.com/index_enpdjc.html
Location:

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located about 40km (25 miles) southeast of the city's iconic Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which stands by the Huangpu River opposite The Bund.

The distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 55km (34 miles). It takes about an hour to drive from one to another, depending on traffic.


Money:

ATMs are available.

Foreign exchange counters are available. However, foreigners arriving in Shanghai should note that cash is not commonly accepted in China now. Travellers should download AliPay or WeChat Pay before the trip.

For Malaysian travellers, the mobile payment Touch 'n Go becomes AliPay in China, meaning it can be used for a vast majority of services (except those requiring WeChat Pay specifically).


Luggage:

Left luggage: Shanghai Pudong International Airport has luggage storage facilities in both terminals. You can find them at:
• Near Gate 4, Departures Hall, Terminal 1
• Near Gate 6, Arrivals Hall, Terminal 1
• Near Island A, Departures Hall, Terminal 2
• Near Gate 2A, Arrivals Hall, Terminal 2

Lost & found within the airport: If you have misplaced items within Shanghai Pudong International Airport, call +86 21 6834 0096 or +86 21 6834 0417. You can also go to the counter near Gate 8, Arrivals Hall, Terminal 1.

Lost & found on an airplane: If you have misplaced items on an airplane, contact the airline you flew with.




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