Popular Airport | Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8277 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Hurghada City Center
Hurghada International Airport
Minibus, bus, car and taxi are among the alternatives you can prefer to reach Hurghada Airport from the city center. The most important criterion for your journey to the airport is where you are. If you are going to the airport directly from the holiday resorts without passing through the city center, taxi and buses are more practical compared to other transportation options.
Car
You can also travel to the airport from the city center by renting a car. You can rent a car from the car rental companies such as Hertz, Budget and Europecar and you can deliver the car you have rented at the offices of these companies at the airport.
Taxi
Taxi is another option you can prefer for transportation to the airport. Taxi options a little expensive, yet it is comfortable and convenient. You may need to negotiate with taxi drivers before taking a taxi, which you can easily prefer to reach the airport from the coastal areas.
Bus and Minibus
Public transportation is another option you can prefer to reach the airport from the city center. You need to go to the bus stops to take the advantage of bus, while you can easily get on a minibus in the city center or from anywhere on airport route. In addition, you can also go to the airport by the private bus services departing from the hotel where you stay or from the coastal holiday resorts. The buses from the city center to the airport also depart once they reach full capacity, yet there is no such requirement for minibuses.
Airport Information
Hurghada Airport, Egypt's second largest airport, consists of two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 passenger transportation areas host the world's busiest passenger traffic. The airport, which covers an area of approximately 92.000 meters, has 70 check-in areas and 20 aircraft take-off areas.
The airport, which transports millions of visitor to Hurghada every month, offers a unique atmosphere with shopping stores, restaurants and various souvenir stores for the passengers passing through Hurghada. You can enjoy the delicacies of different cultural cuisines at Hurghada Airport.
You can see the fast-food restaurants like Burger King, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut at the airport, as well as you can also see the restaurants serving local food such as pilaff, chickpea meal, pasta, kebabs and döner kebab. Gad Restaurant and Bulls Restaurant are the most popular restaurants for local cuisine.
At Hurghada Airport, you can buy the products of various brands at affordable prices by taking the advantage of duty-free shopping. Chanel, Christian Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy, Gucci Guilty and Lancome are among the various brands and stores you can see at the airport. In addition, the airport also has a playground for children, stores selling books and newspapers and various British style cafés and bars.
Hurghada Airport also offers VIP lounge service for the passengers. You need to make a reservation in advance to benefit from the passenger lounges which are very stylish and comfortable. The passengers can taste various snacks at VIP lounge while they read international magazines.
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.