Vancouver to Shanghai Flight Tickets
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About Vancouver - Shanghai Flights
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Vancouver has 3 airports, while Shanghai has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Vancouver and Shanghai - Airport Transportation
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (SkyTrain Canada Line – From Downtown to YVR)
The most straightforward way to get from downtown to YVR is again via the Canada Line. You can board trains heading towards “YVR–Airport” from stations like Waterfront Station, Vancouver City Centre Station, Yaletown–Roundhouse Station, and Olympic Village Station. The journey time from downtown to the YVR–Airport station is approximately 20–25 minutes depending on the station you board from. Services run approximately every 6–7 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during other times. The line's operating hours likely start around 5:00 AM and continue until about 1:00 AM.
Bus (Indirect access from Downtown)
There is no municipal bus line directly from downtown Vancouver to YVR; instead, you can use a bus + Canada Line combination. For example, you can take numerous buses passing through Granville Street, Main Street, Broadway (such as 9, 99 B-Line), and Cambie Street to reach the Broadway–City Hall or Marine Drive Canada Line stations and transfer to the train from there. Reaching a station on the Canada Line from downtown by bus changes the total journey time to between 30–45 minutes.
Private Shuttle Services (Hotel / Tour Shuttles)
Private shuttle services are available from some major hotels in downtown Vancouver to YVR. You can get detailed information from these hotels' websites or receptions. Travel time is approximately 25–40 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Taxi
You can also take a taxi service to reach YVR from downtown Vancouver. Taxis can be obtained from various stands in the city center. The journey time will be approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Uber/Bolt
Downtown Vancouver is open to ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt. You can easily request a ride through the app and reach YVR Airport. The journey time is approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
From Airport to City Center
Metro Line 2: You can use Metro Line 2 for transportation from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the city center. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Services run every few minutes and generally operate from 05:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
Metro Line 10: As an alternative, you can use Metro Line 10. This line departs from Hongqiao Railway Station and takes 25-30 minutes to reach the city center. Services run every 5-10 minutes and operate from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Bus 941: Bus line 941 provides transportation from the airport to the city center. The journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes, with services running every 15-30 minutes between 06:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the terminal exits. Travel to the city center takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis are available 24/7. You can also book a taxi using local apps like Didi.
Car Rental: Various car rental companies are available at the airport. If you prefer to travel with your own vehicle, this option might be suitable for you.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
From Airport to City Center
Maglev Train: You can quickly reach Longyang Road station from Shanghai Pudong Airport by Maglev train. From there, you can transfer to Metro Line 2 to continue to the city center (around People's Square). The total travel time is approximately 31 minutes. Services run every 15 minutes and operate between 07:00-23:00.
Metro (Line 2): Metro Line 2 departs from Pudong Airport's T1 and T2 terminals and provides access to major city center stations such as People's Square. The travel time is approximately 75 minutes. Services run every 10-15 minutes and operate between 06:00-23:30.
Airport Shuttle Bus: Airport shuttle buses operate routes to central points like Jingan Temple or Xinzhuang Metro with lines such as Line 1 and Line 9. The travel time is approximately 60-70 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate between 07:00-23:00. Night services are available every 30 minutes between 23:00-05:30.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at Arrival Gate 12 in T1 and Arrival Gate 25 in T2. They provide access to the city center (People's Square) and the travel time can vary between 32-50 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from the car rental offices at the airport to reach the city center or other destinations with your own vehicle. The car rental service offers a wide range of vehicles to meet all travel needs.