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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) serves Shanghai, about 12 km west of Shanghai. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASHA
ICAOZSSS
ServesShanghai
From centre12 km
Non-stop67
Airlines26
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 50M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1907
119 years ago
Passengers / year
50M
as of 2025
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Hub for
Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
+1 more
Passengers per year, 2000–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shanghai

The airport is about 12 km west of Shanghai, about 25 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~25 minmetered
Private transfer~25 minfixed upfront
Car rental~25 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SHA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Putuo8 km23 min—
Minhang11 km22 min—
Puxi13 km28 min—
Pudong16 km34 min—
Yangpu19 km39 min—
Songjiang21 km44 min—
Qingpu22 km46 min—
Jiading23 km48 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Shanghai ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 67 destinations, operated by 26 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Eastern Airlines · Shanghai Airlines · Juneyao Airlines · China Southern Airlines · Air China · Shenzhen Airlines · Hainan Airlines · Shandong Airlines · Xiamen Airlines · Virgin Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Shanghai shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the centre of Shanghai?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 12 km west of Shanghai, about 25 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shanghai?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
About 67 destinations, including Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin. 26 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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