Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Hongqiao Airport as a major airport for serving most domestic flights also works for some frequent flights to and from certain international cities and regions like Seoul, Tokyo, Macau, Hong Kong, Taipei, etc.

Domestic Flights

Shanghai has a lot of domestic flights to and from many major cities and tourist destinations, which offers great convenience for you to transfer to other places to enjoy China’s splendors and to travel Shanghai and nearby regions. These cities are: Beijing, Xian, Guangzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guilin, Kunming, Lijiang, Guiyang, Lhasa, Chongqing, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Luoyang, Jingdezhen, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Xishuangbanna, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Taiyuan, Hohhot, Urumqi, Sanya, Haikou, Tianjing, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Wuyishan, etc

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is situated in Changning District, about 13 km west to the city center, which takes about 40 mins. Various kinds of transportation ways have connected the terminals in the airport with the downtown and other places in Shanghai. Check each way as below.

Airport Subways

Shanghai Metro Line 2 (East Xujing – Pudong Airport) passing Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 is a main way to transfer to the city center and Pudong New Area to enjoy Nanjing Road, the Bund and super high-rises in Lujiazui area. And also, it saves much time for people going to Pudong International Airport. The light green trains can be accessible beneath the Terminal 2.

2. Departure Procedure

Domestic Departures

• Check-in: find check-in counter via flight information display system or terminal guide sign;
• Security-check: Please prepare your boarding pass, valid certificate for security check;
• Boarding: after security check, you can go to the corresponding lounge in accordance with the boarding gate indicated in your boarding pass.

International Departures

• Check-in: find check-in counter via flight information display system or terminal guide sign;
• Inspection & Quarantine
• Customs
• Immigration Inspection
• Security Check: Please prepare your boarding pass, valid certificate for security check;
• Boarding: after security check, you can go to the corresponding lounge in accordance with the boarding gate indicated in your boarding pass.

3. Check-in Time

The check-in time of domestic flight is usually closed 45 minutes before the departure time, and 30-40 minutes for most international flights. It is recommended to arrive at the airport in advance for about 2 hours.

Note: To board on the flight smoothly, it is suggested make sure about the airline and terminal of your flight while booking and reach the airport in advance to get your flight ticket and check in.

4. Arrival Procedure

Domestic Arrivals

Gate Arrival – Domestic Arrival Access – Luggage Claim – Arrival Hall

International Arrivals

Gate Arrival – International Arrival Access – Inspection & Quarantine –Immigration – Luggage Claim – Customs – Arrival Hall

5. Luggage Restriction

Domestic Flights

First Class passengers can have 2 pieces of carry-on luggage, and Business Class and Economy Class passengers with only 1 piece. Every piece of luggage shall be no more than 20*40*55 cm and the total weight shall be under 5 kg.

International Flights

Usually, every piece of carry-on luggage shall be no more than 20*40*55 cm and the total weight shall be under 7 kg.