Shanghai, China’s biggest city, is teeming with dynamism and excitement. It is not only known as a global financial hub; it is a
popular travel destination for its cuisine, entertainment, architecture
and shopping.
???Shanghai is served by two main airports:
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) – The primary international airport in Shanghai, it is located approximately 45 kilometres from the city
centre. A taxi from the airport would cost between CNY180-230
(MYR114-146) and take about 45 minutes' travel time. A cheaper option
would be to take the Shanghai Metro train for CNY6-8 (MYR4-5) with a
travel time of almost an hour. The airport serves mainly international
flights. Several major airlines are operating from the Pudong Airport
including Malaysia Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Singapore Airlines. A
few low-cost airlines also operate from this airport including AirAsia X
and Cebu Pacific.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) – The city’s second international
airport, it is closer to the city centre compared to Shanghai Pu Dong
Airport. It is approximately 15 kilometres away. A taxi from the airport
to the city centre would take around 13 minutes and cost between
CNY70-85 (MYR44-54). Mostly serving regional and domestic airlines, the
airlines that operate from this airport include China Southern, Korean
Air, Japan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Spring Airlines
