LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
SHAChinaTPL: night-owl-plan
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai, China
Drop-off
People's Square (central Shanghai)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Shanghai Metro Line 2
metro · 6-12m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Shanghai Metro Line 2
metro
Headway
6-12
Backup
Shanghai Metro Line 10 · 6-12m
Note
Line 2 runs from Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 Station directly to central stops including Jing’an Temple, West Nanjing Road, People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. Trains operate roughly 05:35–22:50 with frequent service and a journey of about 30–40 minutes to People’s Square; change at these downtown stations for many other lines.
Late arrivals
Shanghai: Night-Owl Operations
After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likeshanghai airport busandsha to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
Lines that keep running
Brief
This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.
Service
Official Shanghai Taxi
Mode
taxi
Freq
on-demandm
Note
Metered city taxis are available 24/7 from signed ranks outside each terminal and provide a direct ride to People’s Square and other central districts. The trip to downtown usually takes about 25–40 minutes depending on traffic; fares are typically around CNY 80–150, with possible night surcharges and limited English spoken by drivers.
Backup when rail sleeps
Brief
If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.
Service
Airport Shuttle Bus to People’s Square / Jing’an area
Mode
bus
Freq
30-40m
Note
Airport shuttle buses from Hongqiao Airport run to central Shanghai areas including People’s Square and Jing’an Temple, offering a direct but slower surface alternative to the metro. Typical travel time is 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, and services generally operate from around early morning to late evening at intervals of about 30–40 minutes.
Ticketing tips
Brief
Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.
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FAQs
KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.