| Full name |
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Pudong International Airport (PVG) |
| Location |
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The airport is situated 19 miles (30km)
from central Shanghai. |
| Time |
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Local time is GMT +8. |
| Contacts |
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Tel: +86 (0)21 3848 4500. |
| Transfer to the city |
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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 |
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There is a self-drive car hire service
available during business hours. |
| Facilities |
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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. |
| Parking |
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N/A |
| Departure tax |
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N/A |
| Website |
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www.shairport.com |
