| Popular Airport | Colorado Springs Municipal - Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 13 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 6754 Miles |
Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights.
The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station connects directly to Terminal 2 at the airport. There are 2 major lines that run through the airport station, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the airport from the city center by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the airport.
Buses are not a preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic in the city. However there are various bus lines that provide transportation to the airport from the city center. Bus line 941 runs from Shanghai Railway Station, among other stops, to Terminal 2. Bus line 316 is a night bus providing transportation to the airport.
Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center due to the heavy traffic in the city. Nevertheless, you can easily find a taxi in the city’s commerce, arts, culture, and residential areas. Despite being located in close proximity to the city center, taking a cab to the airport can take 30 minutes because of traffic.
To get from the city center or trade center to the airport by car you have to take the Yan’an Road, which is a major road that goes through the center of the city, to the G50 Expressway. This will connect to the Hongyu Road, which connects to the airport. There are 3 different parking lots at the airport that have a combined capacity of 800 vehicles.
Located 13 km from the city center, Hongqiao International Airport was the first civilian airport in the city. However today the airport mainly serves domestic flights. The airport consists of two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; the second terminal was built in 2010 to support the Shanghai Expo. There are free shuttle buses that provide inter-terminal transportation. The airport contains many restaurants and shops that cater to the Asian demographic. There are also world-famous restaurant chains as well as a large duty free shop and event spaces located at the 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.
To get to the airport from the city center or People’s Square, you have to take Metro Line 2. You can get on the metro at the Nanjing Road East Station and take it to Longyang Station. At this station transfer to the Maglev Train, which provides direct access to the airport. You have to purchase a ticket for both the maglev train and the metro you will be transferring to. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.
Bus line “Airport 5” departs from the main train station in the city and provides transportation to the airport. However since the traffic in the city is generally very congested the arrival time can vary. Most passengers don’t want to take that risk so airport buses aren’t a very popular transportation alternative. It can take over 2 hours to get to the airport using this bus.
English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese or use a map to point out where you want to go. You can also have the hotel staff help arrange a taxi for you. A taxi from many parts of the city to the airport takes around 45-50 minutes. For taxi rides that are over 10 km the taximeter charges 3.6 Chinese yuan per kilometer.
Driving is a troublesome transportation alternative since traffic in the city is bad and the roads are constantly changing. However to get to the airport from the city center you have to take the North-South expressway, pass the Huangpu River, and connect to the Huaxia expressway. Following this road will connect you directly to the airport. The airport contains a parking lot with a capacity of 4,500 vehicles. Parking is free for the first 20 minutes.
Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport, handing 51 million passengers a year. The airport features a rich variety of services and amenities, serving passengers out of two main terminals. The airport contains ATMs belonging to all major international banks, restaurants that offer delicious international cuisine as well as Asian cuisine, a large duty free shop and more.
Colorado Springs Airport is not too far from the city centre and you can choose from many alternatives such as taxis, buses, shuttles, limousines or carsharing vehicles to get to the city centre from the airport. You can take one of the cosy taxis waiting in front of the airport at any time of the day to travel to city centre directly or enjoy a cost-effective ride by traveling with crowded groups by shuttles or shared-use vehicles. If you would like to rent a luxury vehicle to travel to city centre from the airport, you can choose between many limo rental companies serving at the airport. There are also shuttle services available for passengers who want to travel to city centre or ski resorts.
Another alternative at the airport is carsharing companies such as Lyft. By downloading the required application on your mobile phone, you can call one of the vehicles nearby. You can also consider renting a car from many international rent-a-car companies located at the airport as an alternative to all these transfer vehicles. Rent-a-car companies are open for business for most of the day. Compared to other alternatives, renting a car provides you the opportunity to travel easily within the city centre or vicinity with no time or route restrictions.
Buses would be one of the first choices if you wish to use public transportation to travel to city centre. You can contact the Gray Line buses which transport passengers to city centre or nearby settlements by calling (719) 633-1181 or (800) 345-8197 to get information you may need such as bus routes or departure times. For the Ramblin Express Charter buses you can call (719) 590-8687 or (800) 772-6254. You can buy tickets before getting on the bus for an economic and fast journey. You can get information about bus departure points stationed outside the terminal or other matters you wish to know about by contacting the information desks at the airport.
Limousines are also a popular vehicle of transportation for traveling to city centre from the Colorado Springs Airport. Limousines, driven by chauffeurs, take passengers from the gates of airport terminal and bring them anywhere in the city centre swiftly. To contact and make reservation you can call (719) 661-1476 for Along Came Carol Concierge Services, (303) 731-3300 for American Eagle Limousine and Car Service, 694-5200 or (855) 757-7433 for Awesome Ride Service, (719) 243-3365 or (888) 602-5014 for A Ride In Luxury, (719) 510-6319 for Colorado Travel Solutions, LLC, (719) 499-3481 for Dan's Towne Car Service, (719) 634-8119 DDG Classic Limousines or (303) 577-7600 or (877) 777-9890 for Hermes Worldwide Transportation. There are also other alternative limousine rental companies you can find at or around the airport. If you decide to rent a limousine when you land at the airport, you can go to information desks in the terminal to get relevant support. Your rental vehicle will be ready in minutes.
Passengers who need a large vehicle with a higher passenger capacity when traveling to city centre from the airport may consider renting a shuttle. To contact and make reservation for the shuttle companies that provide shuttle services on this route, you can call (719) 243-3365 or (888) 602-5014 for A Ride In Luxury, (719) 687-3456 or (877) 587-3456 for Colorado Springs Shuttle, 719) 237-2646 or Front Range Shuttle, (719) 633-1181or (800) 345-8197 for Gray Line, 719) 590-8687 or (800) 772-6254 for Ramblin Express and (719) 362-6332 for Rocky Mountain Ride.
For a fast and comfortable trip, you can contact and make reservation for the shuttles that carry passengers to the ski resorts around the airport by calling (719) 687-3456 or (877) 587-3456 for Colorado Springs Shuttle or (719) 362-6332 for Rocky Mountain Ride, which serves on the same route.
Hotels located nearby Colorado Springs Airport such as Radisson Inn/Airport, Holiday Inn Express-Airport, Holiday Inn Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Airport, Hampton Inn, DoubleTree Colorado Springs, Hotel Elegante' Conference & Event Center, Comfort Inn/Airport, The Cliff House at Pikes Peak or Cheyenne Mountain Resort provide shuttle services from airport for their customers. Some of the hotels offer shuttle services for no charge, while some may charge you for it. If you wish to use shuttles for traveling to your hotel, you can learn the departure times and fees if required by giving your flight information to your hotel.
There are several taxi companies serving at the Colorado Springs Airport. Taxi fares do not differ much between the companies. If you wish to know about taxi fares or call a taxi, you can contact Pikes Peak Cab LLC by calling (719) 888-9000, Springs Cab by calling (719) 444-8989 or (719) 444-8686, Yellow Cab by calling (719) 777-7777. Traveling by taxi is quite comfortable and convenient as they take you from terminals and bring you to your destination in the city centre. If your luggages are too many and heavy, you can also consider using alternative services such as Lyft, which provides larger vehicles.
Lyft, like Uber, offers carsharing services and it is one of the most convenient ways to travel from Colorado Springs Airport to the city centre for passengers. By making your reservation in advance, you will be able to take a Lyft vehicle which will be ready at your landing time from a determined location outside the incoming passenger terminal. If you wish to use Lyft when you land at the airport, you can download the application on your phone before leaving the terminal and continue your journey non-stop by calling an available vehicle nearby. Lyft drivers usually have knowledge of specific locations and routes of the city; however, you will have a better chance of finding your way around by taking a map and directions to your destination with you.
You will find the rent-a-car offices next to the luggage claim point at the Colorado Springs Airport. There are many international rent-a-car companies such as AVIS, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, National, Dollar and Hertz to choose from. If you wish to speed up the renting procedure, you can contact and make reservation by calling (719) 574-8579 for Alamo, (800) 327-9633 for National, (719) 596-2751 for AVIS, (719) 597-1271 or (800) 527-0700 for Budget, (719) 591-6644 or (800) 736-8222 for Enterprise, (719) 596-1863 for Hertz and (800) 654-3131 for Dollar.
