Shanghai Pudong Airport

Full name: Pudong International Airport

Location: The airport is situated 19 miles (30km) from central Shanghai.

Time: Local time is GMT +8.

Contacts:
Tel: +86 (0)21 3848 4500.

Transfer to the city:
The airport is linked to Shanghai's metro with a new magnetic levitation train, the Maglev; the journey takes only eight minutes and costs ¥50. Taxis are available and usually the most convenient way to the city, but they are more expensive. Journeys take an hour to most downtown areas and cost around ¥160. Public buses are also available, but are only advised for hardened travellers. Many hotels meet their guests at the airport.

Car rental:
There is a self-drive car hire service available during business hours.

Facilities:
Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange (International Arrivals), a post office, Business Centre and an Internet cafe. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free.

Departure tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).

Website: www.shanghaiairport.com