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Terminal 2
(上海虹桥国际机场2号航站楼)
Airport Terminal
闵行区申达一路1号, Changning
"Especially when your flight schedule is from 3pm onwards."(22 Tips)
"Turned out indeed the air traffic controls in China are inferior."(13 Tips)
"Find the waitting room #2 and take limusine bus #1 to Pudong."(7 Tips)
"They also have free wifi and computer around for passengers."(15 Tips)
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YasminSeptember 19, 2014A note to all international visitors - google (it's services included), twitter and Facebook are all blocked. So if you're an OCM or have work via google postpone it till after your visit.Upvote36Downvote
Luis W.October 12, 2015Don't take any taxi the person come to you directly, they wear formal attire look pro but SERIOUSLY don't take, all are money suckers. Just go taxi station downstairs, and look for long queuing taxi.Upvote39Downvote
Dave McAugust 2, 2018T2 is more modern, cleaner and has better shops, but I prefer T1 with a shorter walk and smaller queues.
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The terminal is nice, convenient and it has several nice lounges to wait before departing.Upvote13Downvote
Today's ticket is reserved for any flight due to yesterday's cancellation on heavy rain in BJ. Have to try every flight as many as possible. Not reasonable totally!Upvote6Downvote
Yuya SaitoMay 30, 2015Airport Free WiFi is too slow to do anything. it takes more than 30 minutes to move between terminal 1 and 2. When you're in rush, make sure which one is your terminal or you might miss flight.Upvote6Downvote
For coffee Wagas always has a shorter wait than SBucks. Pacific Coffee is past Starbucks doesn't seem to have a wait at all but I like their coffee least of the bunch.Upvote3Downvote
If you wanna head to PVG and you live near hongqiao, you may Wanna try taking the shuttle bus near hongqiao T2. The first bus leaves at 6 am and could get you to PVG before 7!Upvote2Downvote
Tina TongSeptember 27, 2018Seems that it’s the first time to fly from the airport. Nice one!Upvote4Downvote
Rather close to the city, you can use qr code to board. Quite modern, very efficient.Upvote2Downvote
The Amazing RaceSeptember 15, 2011Want to know how you should see Shanghai? Explore the city in a vintage custome made 1938 motor bike. It's the best way to do it. - Phil Keoghan, Host of "The Amazing Race" Read moreUpvote5Downvote
Compared to other domestic terminals around China, Hongqiao T2 is really nice. But good luck with the air traffic control.
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EvadoraJuly 7, 2017You'll need a phone number to receive access code to wifi. Ask around for someone's number if you don't have a working number, it's a one-time process.UpvoteDownvote- Shin KimMarch 2, 2013If you have to go to Pudong airport from Hongchao T2. Find the waitting room #2 and take limusine bus #1 to Pudong. it's very cheap and faster than subway.Upvote4Downvote
Why is the English announcements so difficult to understand ??? I know many Chinese locals who have perfect English ... Yet the airport chooses a speaker with bad pronunciation #tiredcrankytravellerUpvoteDownvote
IcariusJanuary 30, 2012I used to go upstairs for get a taxi instead to get in the queue at arrivals floor. Turns out that there is a security guy who make sure that taxi don't take any client. So be fast and discret.UpvoteDownvote
Never take China Eastern (MU) from BJ - they always land at T1, then you have jam in a bus and drive to T2. The bus ride takes 20 to 30 minutes. 👎Upvote2Downvote
Nam Nắn NótNovember 1, 2016Smaller than Pudong intl airport,most of flight in this airport are inside flight China or transit to Guangzhou-or others transit city & fly outside China.UpvoteDownvote
Try to take the first flight of the day for your destination. Especially if it is domestic an many choices. The security inspection is a bottleneck and less people in the morningUpvote2Downvote
The taxi rank outside arrivals is ridiculous. Queue moves fairly fast but goes forever. Pro tip: go upstairs to departures and grab a newly arrived cab from there, you'll get one faster.UpvoteDownvote- Felix TengJune 13, 2015Even though they know the flight will delay, they dont announce it until asked. I missed the chance to change flightUpvoteDownvote
Jason Jaehoon JeonMarch 20, 2014you can take a free shuttle bus between terminal 1 and 2. 6am to 11pm every 20mins.UpvoteDownvote
Sam RubinOctober 17, 2012There is a Costa coffee right above the arrivals gate. Just take the escolar up, and follow the smell of coffeeUpvoteDownvote- Awesome way to give you the directions! AR takes you home!
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Svante JerlingJune 29, 2013Guessing train is on average as fast as plane to Beijing. 5 hour train but less security checks and no check-in. Since planes are always late pretty much evens out.Upvote2Downvote
This is by far the best terminal of Hongqiao! Many planes to all kinds of destinations!!!Upvote1Downvote
Very nice and convenient airport with clear directions. You can find some "ok" choices for food eg Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, XiaoNingTang, McDonald's, KFC and Haagen Daz.
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Kitty MaeJanuary 12, 2014if you have a plan to go another Cities better land in this airport, walk in 20 minutes to CHR Train station.. very convenient.. go anywhere..UpvoteDownvote
If you are taking Air China domestic, the north plaza entrance is closer to the check in counterUpvoteDownvote
Convenient charging stations. Universal outlets and USB.UpvoteDownvote
AllynOctober 13, 2012If the taxi queue is backed up all the way to the door you've got at least 20 minutes to wait.UpvoteDownvote
Vernon StinebakerSeptember 23, 2010If you're coming from Pudong or downtown Shanghai, make sure you don't get off the expressway at the Terminal 1 (original) Hongqiao airport exit. The Terminal 2 exit is further down the expressway.Upvote1Downvote
Back to Shanghai! 119 Mins Delayed! Delay insurance void! In the end, people are emotional.UpvoteDownvote
There's Wagus now after immigration, it's much less congested compared to StarbucksUpvoteDownvote
There's a Starbucks at the check-in area! just make sure you leave time to drink it before the security gate.UpvoteDownvote
stef chuJune 26, 2013Flying in from BJ on MU is absolutely terrible. They drop you off at some dark corner just as far as Suzhou, adding some more travel time on top of the usual delay!!!UpvoteDownvote
Latias LeeDecember 27, 2012Register with your cell phone (number) and then u could use WIFI!UpvoteDownvote
Burger King at west side of 3F, near exit gate 10, not easy to findUpvote1Downvote
There's a mid-night bus line 316, from Hongqiao airport to East Yan'an Road Bund, at 2F.UpvoteDownvote- Yuigi YuminagaJanuary 8, 2011They have free English and Chinese newspaper. They also have free wifi and computer around for passengers.Upvote3Downvote
Be sure to wear your bright red hat should you get separated from the herdUpvoteDownvote
To use Cisco VPN with the "SHA-Free-Wifi" You need to change the Cisco VPN from UDP mode to TCP mode.Upvote1Downvote
Expect delays of flight. Especially when your flight schedule is from 3pm onwards.UpvoteDownvote
Vicky MoralesNovember 10, 2013I bought some local creamy candies at the stand near gate 45, and they were not easy to bite, like stones. And they don't accept international cards to pay, same at food court. Disappointed!Upvote2Downvote
Angelo CarvajalSeptember 23, 2012Arrive with at least an hour a half before departure. Security checkpoit is getting as crazy as TSA in USA.UpvoteDownvote
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Terminal 2
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 闵行区申达一路1号
Changning
上海市, 200335
中国
Changning
上海市, 200335
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