Hongqiao (SHA): domestic flights + Japan/Korea, 30 min to downtown, attached rail hub. Pudong (PVG): international long-haul, 60+ min out, but the Maglev. Busin
Quick Answer
Hongqiao (SHA): domestic flights + Japan/Korea, 30 min to downtown, attached rail hub. Pudong (PVG): international long-haul, 60+ min out, but the Maglev. Business travelers: fight for Hongqiao slots.
Transfer Costs Compared
Hongqiao: metro ¥5/taxi ¥80-100/private ¥250-320. Pudong: metro ¥8/taxi ¥180-220/private ¥280-420 + Maglev option. Hongqiao wins every category – if your route offers it.
The Connection Trap
Transferring SHA ↔ PVG: allow 4+ hours minimum (45-90 min drive between them depending on traffic). Our inter-airport transfer service monitors both flights.
Where Our Drivers Rank
For either airport: arrivals-hall meeting, 2h free wait for delays, child seats, and a WeChat message with driver photo+plate before you land.
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