Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is west of central Shanghai and has two terminals with different transport access. Terminal 1 is served by Metro Line 10; Terminal 2 is served by Metro Lines 2, 10 and 17 and connects to the Airport Link Line. Confirm the terminal and final hotel address before choosing metro, taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
From Hongqiao Terminal 1
Metro Line 10 serves Terminal 1 and connects toward central districts. Follow airport signs to the metro and check the final train for the required direction. A taxi can be simpler with heavy luggage or a destination that requires several transfers.
From Hongqiao Terminal 2
Terminal 2 offers Metro Lines 2, 10 and 17. Line 2 provides a useful east-west connection toward central Shanghai, while Line 10 serves other central areas. Select by the nearest practical hotel station, not by whichever line appears first.
Hongqiao Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station
Terminal 2 and Hongqiao Railway Station form part of the same large transport hub, but the walk, security and wayfinding still take time. Terminal 1 requires a separate transfer. Never plan a tight train connection using only the word Hongqiao; verify terminal, station, baggage time and railway security.
Hongqiao to Pudong Airport
Shanghai's Airport Link Line connects Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 and Pudong Airport Terminal 1&2. Official Shanghai information updated in 2026 describes an approximately 40-minute airport-to-airport rail journey, but the complete transfer also includes walking, waiting, terminal access, check-in and security.
Official taxi or pre-booked transfer
Use the signed official taxi pickup area and ignore unsolicited drivers. Shanghai Airport Authority information identifies taxi pickup outside Gate 1 at Terminal 1 and Gate 4 at Terminal 2, subject to current airport arrangements. Pre-booking is most useful for late arrivals, children, mobility needs or several large bags.
Prepare a safe arrival plan
Save the hotel's verified Chinese name, address and telephone number. Keep a working mobile-data option, a physical payment backup and some RMB. Recheck current operating times on the arrival date because transport timetables and pickup arrangements can change.
Official sources
Sources checked 15 August 2026. Reconfirm time-sensitive details before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro line serves Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
Terminal 1 is served by Line 10. Terminal 2 is served by Lines 2, 10 and 17, according to official Shanghai transport information.
Is Hongqiao Airport connected to Hongqiao Railway Station?
Terminal 2 is part of the wider Hongqiao hub, but allow substantial time for walking, baggage, railway security and finding the correct gate.
How do I transfer from Hongqiao Airport to Pudong Airport?
The Airport Link Line connects Hongqiao Terminal 2 and Pudong Terminal 1&2. Include terminal walking and flight procedures beyond the rail journey itself.
Should I book a private transfer from Hongqiao Airport?
Metro and official taxis work for many visitors. Pre-booking is most valuable for late arrivals, families, mobility needs or substantial luggage.