# SHA — Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SHA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sha HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sha Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sha.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SHA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T22:02:40.71+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - IATA: SHA - ICAO: ZSSS - City: Shanghai - Country: CN (CN) - Timezone: Asia/Shanghai - Distance from city: 13 km (8 mi) west of central Shanghai - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 50.15M - Worldwide rank: #42 - Hub for: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines - Official website: https://www.shairport.com/ensh/hqjc/index.html ## Overview Welcome Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) stands out as a key domestic hub expertly integrated with a vast high-speed rail station and two metro lines. This seamless connection makes it possible for travelers to quickly transition from planes to trains, offering frequent flyers an efficient alternative to flights for reaching nearby cities. It's a rare blend where savvy rail and metro use often beats short-haul flights in both time and cost. At a glance Handling over 50 million passengers annually, SHA serves as a major hub for China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. Located just 13 km (8 miles) west of central Shanghai, the airport boasts two runways and two main terminals, T1 and T2. Terminal 1 generally caters to airlines like Spring and Juneyao, whereas Terminal 2 primarily handles operations for China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, and Air China. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 feels more like a relic, dedicated to certain domestic and regional flights, and is noted for its dated and limited amenities. Terminal 2, in contrast, is a bustling modern domestic hub bustling with dining and shopping, including multiple Starbucks, McDonald's, and branded outlets like Guc… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/terminals/t2 ## Dining (20) - **Ajisen Ramen** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/ajisen-ramen-t2 - **BreadTalk** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/breadtalk-t2 - **Burger King** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/burger-king-t2 - **Canton Paradise** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/canton-paradise-t1 - **COSTA Coffee** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/costa-coffee-t2 - **Dairy Queen** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/dairy-queen-t2 - **FamilyMart** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/familymart-t2 - **Haidilao** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/haidilao-t2 - **KFC** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/kfc-t2 - **Kungfu** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/kungfu-t2 - **Lawson** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/lawson-t2 - **McDonald's** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/mcdonald-s-t2 - **Pacific Coffee** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/pacific-coffee-t2 - **Pizza Hut** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/pizza-hut-t2 - **Starbucks** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/starbucks-t1 - **Starbucks** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/starbucks-t2 - **Subway** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/subway-t2 - **Xiao Nan Guo** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/xiao-nan-guo-t2 - **Yonghe King** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/yonghe-king-t2 - **Yoshinoya** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/restaurants/yoshinoya-t2 ## Lounges (10) - **Air China Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, Air China business/first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/air-china-lounge-t2 - **China Eastern Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, China Eastern regional URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/china-eastern-lounge-t1 - **China Eastern No.36 Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, China Eastern frequent flyer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/china-eastern-no-36-lounge-t2 - **China Eastern V5 Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, China Eastern business/first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/china-eastern-v5-lounge-t2 - **China Southern Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, China Southern business/first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/china-southern-lounge-t2 - **First Class Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/first-class-lounge-t2 - **Hainan Airlines Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, Hainan business/first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/hainan-airlines-lounge-t2 - **No.77 Lounge** — T2 · access: Terminal 2, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/no-77-lounge-t2 - **Spring Airlines Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Spring business/frequent flyer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/spring-airlines-lounge-t1 - **VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, contract lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/lounges/vip-lounge-t1 ## Shops (19) - **Apple Authorized Reseller** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/apple-authorized-reseller-t2 - **CDFS Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/cdfs-duty-free-t2 - **China Duty Free Tobacco and Liquor** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/china-duty-free-tobacco-and-liquor-t2 - **Estée Lauder** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/estee-lauder-t2 - **Gucci** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/gucci-t2 - **Hermès** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/hermes-t2 - **Huawei** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/huawei-t2 - **InTime Souvenir** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/intime-souvenir-t2 - **L'Oreal Paris** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/l-oreal-paris-t2 - **Lancôme** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/lancome-t2 - **Mi Store** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/mi-store-t2 - **Montblanc** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/montblanc-t2 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/relay-t1 - **Relay** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/relay-t2 - **Shanghai Gifts** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/shanghai-gifts-t1 - **Sunrise Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/sunrise-duty-free-t1 - **Sunrise Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/sunrise-duty-free-t2 - **Swarovski** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/swarovski-t2 - **Watsons** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/shops/watsons-t2 ## Parking (8) - **Hongqiao Railway Station Parking** — Intermodal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/hongqiao-railway-station-parking - **New Energy Vehicle Parking** — EV URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/new-energy-vehicle-parking - **P1 Parking Garage** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/p1-parking-garage - **P2 Parking Garage** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/p2-parking-garage - **P3 Surface Lot** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/p3-surface-lot - **T1 Outdoor Parking** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/t1-outdoor-parking - **T2 Outdoor Parking** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/t2-outdoor-parking - **VIP Parking Area** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/parking/vip-parking-area ## Ground transport (10) - **Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1** — Bus · Frequently described as 60–90 min Hongqiao–Pudong depending on traffic · Often quoted around ¥30 for Hongqiao–Pudong shuttle in user reports, but no consistent official fare table in these sources · User reports suggest roughly every 15–30 min in daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/airport-shuttle-bus-line-1 - **Airport Shuttle Bus Line 3** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/airport-shuttle-bus-line-3 - **DiDi** — Rideshare · Comparable to taxi: ~30–40 min to central areas in light traffic; longer in peak hours · User‑reported typical range: ~¥60-80 Hongqiao–central districts, similar to metered taxi · On‑demand; wait times vary by time of day and weather URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/didi - **Intercity Coach Services** — Coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/intercity-coach-services - **Metro Line 10** — Metro · 25-35 min Hongqiao – Xintiandi (metro riding time) · ¥3-6 · Every ~3-8 min · roughly 05:45–23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/metro-line-10 - **Metro Line 2** — Metro · 35-45 min Hongqiao T2 – People’s Square (platform to platform) · ¥3-6 · Every ~3-6 min · roughly 05:30–22:45 from Hongqiao URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/metro-line-2 - **Private Car Transfer** — Car service · Similar to taxi: ~30–40 min to central areas in light traffic; 60+ min in peak hours or cross‑city · Frequently reported ballpark: ¥300-600 for city transfers, higher for inter‑airport or late‑night services · On‑demand pre‑booked; typically 24/7 when reserved in advance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/private-car-transfer - **Shanghai Airport Link Line** — Rail · 60–90 min · /no firm public fare table is published yet/ · /not yet open to passengers as of mid‑2026/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/shanghai-airport-link-line - **Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station** — High speed rail · ~25 min Hongqiao–Suzhou, ~45 min Hongqiao–Hangzhou on G‑trains · Examples: ~¥39.5 one‑way Hongqiao–Suzhou, ~¥73 Hongqiao–Hangzhou (2nd class) as commonly quoted in Seat61 · Key corridors (e.g., Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou) often every 10–20 min in daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/shanghai-hongqiao-railway-station - **Taxi** — Metered taxi · 30–40 min to central areas off‑peak; up to 60+ min in heavy traffic or for Hongqiao–Pudong · Typical user‑reported range: ~¥80-100 Hongqiao–central city; ~¥180-220 Hongqiao–Pudong · On‑demand from taxi rank while flights are operating URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sha/transport/taxi ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For domestic departures in T1, take the shuttle to T2 for better food and services. - _Time_: Allocate 90–120 minutes for connections involving Hongqiao Railway Station, as posted on FlyerTalk. - _Money_: The metro to the city center is a bargain at ¥3-6 compared to the taxi cost of ¥80-100. - _Avoid_: Expect long wait times at taxi queues in peak hours; rely on DiDi instead. - _Local_: Don’t miss the authentic Shanghainese eateries in T2, often favored by food bloggers. - _Quiet_: Use hidden lounges near higher-numbered gates in T2 for less congestion and quiet workspaces. - _Time_: Check metro schedules if arriving late; service stops at night, leaving taxis as the only option. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SHA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sha/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sha/departures — HTML page with live departures