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Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

15 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

12222 Km

Cheapest Norfolk to Shanghai Flight Tickets

United Airlines
24 Dec, Tue
06:00 AM
Norfolk - Shanghai
2 stop
23h 35m
ORF-PVG
48.348 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Norfolk City Center

Norfolk Airport

To get to Norfolk International Airport from the city center, you can rent cars, take taxi or make use of private services. Taxis used to get to the airport from the city are not usually very expensive, but it may be wiser to rent a car compared to taxis and other options if you need to travel from outside the city to the airport. Moreover, you can deliver the car you rented from the center to the offices located at the airport and you can save time by getting to your plane directly.

Car Rental

To get to Norfolk International Airport, you can rent a car by coming to one of the offices in the city center. Companies such as Dollar, AVIS, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise and National in the city offer many rental options according to the needs and expectations of the passengers. If you choose one of these companies and rent your car, you can deliver it at the airport just before the return journey and you can continue your journey from here. Roads and directional signs in the city make it easier to drive. However, if you have not traveled to the city and its surroundings before, you can get on the road by getting a map to make it easier for you to find directions.

Shuttle

Shuttles depart from places located in and around the center such as Southside Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Hampton is an option to go to the airport. Shuttle services are easy to use when traveling alone or as a group. The shuttles pick up their passengers from the designated points and bring them to the airport, leaving them to the terminal entrances. Shuttle service charges may vary according to the points of departure and the specific periods. You can get information by calling the support line at 866-823-4626 and make use of these convenient vehicles with a reservation, if necessary, in advance.

Taxi

The taxi is the most important option you can choose to arrive at the airport from the city almost every hour of the day. There is usually no big difference between the fees of the vehicles provided by different taxi companies. Remember, however, that taxi fares may increase if you need to travel late at night or on special days. You can call Andy's Cab Co, one of the taxi companies in the city, at (757) 461-8880 and ask for any questions you may be wondering about, so you can make your reservations in advance if necessary.

Uber and Lyft

To reach Norfolk International Airport, you have a chance to use applications like Uber and Lyft. The applications that you can download to your mobile phone will bring you both speedy and extremely comfortable and privileged journeys. One of the biggest advantages of these vehicles is the wide passenger and luggage capacity. You can use these when traveling with groups of few or more people or when carrying your heavy suitcases. You have the opportunity to travel at much more reasonable prices by following the campaigns and promotions held during certain periods with UBER or Lyft vehicles. If there are other passengers traveling to the airport at your hotel or in the city center, you can also use the vehicles together to have a more profitable journey.

Airport Information

Among the large and busy airports of the region, Norfolk International Airport offers passengers very comfortable resting areas and delicious food and drinks from the United States and international cuisine. There is also a large car park at the airport. When you arrive with your car to the airport, you can find parking and leave your car here for a while without difficulty. If you want to eat something at the airport, you can choose from places like Great American Bagel, Burger King, Starbucks, Home Team Sports Grill, LaTapenade, James River Grill and Bay Bay Bistro. Passengers who have prioritized comfort while spending time at the airport can benefit from private passenger lounges. For money transfers and many other banking transactions, you can use ATM devices at the airport terminals at any time.

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

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 9ºC
TuesdayMin 4ºC - Max 10ºC
WednesdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
ThursdayMin 3ºC - Max 10ºC
FridayMin 3ºC - Max 8ºC

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