By Xiao Jia on April 29, 2006
Pudong Airport Facts
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: ?0 (international flights), ?0 (domestic).
Website: www.shairport.com
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