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Popular Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

15 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

12064 Km

Transportation to Airport from Libreville City Center

Leon Mba Intl. Airport

The distance between the city center and Leon M’ba International Airport, which is located in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is approximately 7 kilometers. Passengers travelling to the airport from Libreville city center generally prefer budget-friendly taxis for this travel. If you are travelling with your family or as a crowded group, you can travel to Libreville International Airport by using a private shuttle. In addition, it is possible to travel to the airport by renting a car in the city.

If you want a faster transportation to the airport, taxi will be a better choice for you. However, if you will travel to the airport from more distant regions, you can benefit from other options like car rental or shuttle.

Taxi

You can comfortably travel to Libreville International Airport by calling a taxi to your hotel in Libreville city center. You can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. Travelling to the airport by taxi lasts about 15 minutes. This is an economic option if you are not staying at a hotel far away from the city center. Taxis are among the best options with their large baggage capacities. If you choose this alternative, you can reach the airport without losing time.

Car Rental

If you choose renting a car for your transportation, you can make a little search about the local car rental companies in Libreville city center and make a reservation in advance for a suitable vehicle. If you rent a car, you can reach the airport in about 15 minutes. Renting a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center isn’t a commonly preferred option. However, if you have rented a car to use it during your visit, you can travel to Libreville International Airport by using this vehicle.

Private Shuttle

Visitors staying at hotels in Libreville city center can travel to Libreville International Airport by using the private shuttles by contacting their hotels in advance. Since the distance between the airport and city center is short, the cost of this travel doesn’t increase much. In addition, some hotels in the city offer free shuttle service to Libreville International Airport. If you are staying at a hotel offering shuttle service, you can make a reservation in advance to benefit from this service. You can reach Libreville Airport from the city center by a private shuttle without losing time.

Airport Information

Libreville International Airport is located in Libreville, the capital of Gabon. From the airport, there are regular flights to many cities such as Cairo, Dubai, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and London. There are many car rental companies offering car rental services at the airport. There are ATMs and foreign exchange office as well as restaurants and hotels like La Residence Maisha, Hotel Onomo Libreville and Park Inn by Radisson, Hotel L'Orchidee. There are also parking lots at the airport where flights are organized to many cities each month. You can spend time in the lounges at the airport which has one terminal. You can also do shopping at the stores or enjoy delicious foods at the restaurants.

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.


Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.

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