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Popular Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

10 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

8460 Km

Transportation to Airport from Luxor City Center

Luxor International Airport

Passengers that want to reach the Luxor International Airport from the city center can travel to the airport terminal by taking a taxi or using private shuttle and car rental, which are among the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives. If you are thinking about using taxis in order to reach the Luxor International Airport, you should make sure that you do not pay more than usual for these vehicles, because those vehicles usually do not have a taximeter. For this reason, you can ask your hotel executive about the average cost of a taxi journey from your hotel to the airport, and then you can travel to the terminal of the Luxor International Airport by taking one of these comfortable vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are the main transportation options that provide service for passengers during their travel from the city center to the Luxor International Airport. You can travel to the airport in Luxor, which is located in Egypt, after a safe journey in a very short time by using a taxi. There can be variations in the prices of taxis because of the fact that those vehicles usually do not have taximeters. Therefore, passengers who prefer to come to the airport by using a taxi should first ask the taxi drivers in the region about the cost of the travel and then make their transportation decisions. Passengers who come to Luxor International Airport by using a taxi usually pay approximately 50 Egyptian Pounds. It is necessary for passenger to get information from the drivers about the taxi fees and to negotiate if necessary, because this amount varies significantly from vehicle to vehicle.

Private Shuttle

One of the most comfortable alternatives for transportation from the city center to the Luxor International Airport is using private shuttle vehicles. You can ask the hotel reception you are staying in the city regarding booking a private shuttle service for you and picking you up from your hotel at any time you want to reach the Luxor International Airport terminal. Those service charges can vary depending on the total distance you travel and the number of passengers. However, the charges for using both taxis and services in the city are not considered very high. Before traveling to the Luxor International Airport, you can look for the service alternatives within the region and save time by reserving your place in the vehicle in advance if you want.

Car Rental

Passengers that want to come to the Luxor International Airport can prefer renting a car after searching local companies from the city center. Although renting a car in the region is not counted as one of the main transportation choices for foreign guests, it is one of the direct and comfortable alternatives to reach the airport. When you reach the Luxor International Airport with the car you rent from the city center, you can use the airport parking lot for a short while and park your car here during that time.

Airport Information

Luxor International Airport is generally used for flights to cities such as Cairo, Jeddah and Kuwait, while there are also seasonal flights to European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The airport has check-in desks, post office, bank, lounge and ATM. You can find small shops where you can buy souvenirs that remind you of your trip to Egypt. There are also restaurants and cafes where you can taste delicious and local snacks and meals at the Luxor International Airport, and you can enjoy all these opportunities. If you want to buy newspapers, drinks and tobacco, you can visit the stores located at the airport and shop from those.

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.

Weather in Shanghai

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