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Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

9 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

7880 Km

Cheapest Sydney to Shanghai Flight Tickets

Thai Airways Intl
18 Dec, Wed
03:50 PM
Sydney - Shanghai
1 stop
17h 35m
SYD-PVG
43.584 TL
Thai Airways Intl
Juneyao Airlines
19 Dec, Thu
08:35 AM
Sydney - Shanghai
Non-stop
10h 25m
SYD-PVG
48.665 TL
Juneyao Airlines
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Transportation to Airport from Sydney City Center

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Air travel to the city of Sydney, the most populated city in Australia, is served by the Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport or Sydney Airport. Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. Sydney Airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives by both road and rail including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes. The airport also features short-term and long-term parking options for those who want to drive their personal car.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city; you can also have your hotel help arrange a taxi for you. Since Sydney Airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, only 8 km away, taxis are a great alternative in terms of speed and price.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center is by bus. Buses are accessible everywhere in the city and provide cheap and quick transportation to the airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis and are still a fast alternative due to the airports close proximity to the city.

Train

Trains are accessible from every part of the city and provide direct transportation to both the domestic terminal and the international terminal. The train ride from the city center to Sydney Airport takes about 13 minutes. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. These trains also operate regional routes, which is a great transportation alternative to explore other parts of the country.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. You can follow designated bike paths to the airport and utilize the airport’s bicycle racks and parking areas.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation alternative to get to Sydney Airport from the city center. Renting a car is also a great way to get around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city center that you can choose from.  

Airport Information

Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Sydney Airport, is a major international airport in Sydney, the most populated city in Australia. Sydney Airport is located 8 km from the city center and operates both domestic and international flights.

Sydney Airport operates domestic and international air travel out of 3 passenger terminals. The airport is highly developed and equipped with a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Basic services offered at Sydney Airport include a lost and found, lounges, medical services, ATMs, Wi-Fi, postal services, currency exchange services, duty free stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.

Venues where you can go shopping include Heinemann, Amuse, Australian Way, Bijoux, Carry On, Coach Leatherware, Blue Illusion, Burberry, Country Road, David Lawrence, Desigual, Edge, Emporio Armani, Guess, Mimco, Marcs, French Connection, Oxford, Seed, Pandora, Oroton, Rip Curl, Rolling Luggage, Sportscraft, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Victoria’s Secret, Witchery and more.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include places like Eagle Boys, Hungry Jack’s, Hinata, Italian Bite, Mc Donald’s, Pie Face, Gloria Jeans, The Hangar, Boost, Nando’s, Misterbianco, Sea Food, Tap House, Sumo Salad, Rolld, Terrace, Venuto, Toby’s Estate, Viaggio, and Bistro Bar.

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.


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.

Weather in Shanghai

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WednesdayMin 3ºC - Max 9ºC
ThursdayMin 0ºC - Max 7ºC
FridayMin 1ºC - Max 9ºC
SaturdayMin 1ºC - Max 7ºC
SundayMin 0ºC - Max 7ºC

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