Transportation from Medan City Center to Kualanamu International Airport
There are many different vehicles available to reach Kualanamu International Airport. The most convenient of these is to take the airport train, which departs from the most central part of Medan. Trains departing from Medan Airport Train Station, which is true to its name, take you to Kualanamu International Airport after 30 minutes.
You can buy the necessary ticket for the trip online from the company's website, or you can buy it in cash or by credit card from the ticket office at the station. You can check the current timetable on the official website of the railway company.
The most economical way to reach the airport is to take the DAMRI minibuses. Shuttles departing from Plaza Medan Fair (Carrefour) in the center of Medan take you to the airport in 60 to 90 minutes. You should plan accordingly, as it can take even longer during heavy traffic.
There is no heavy taxi traffic outside the airport, especially due to Grab and then the effect of the pandemic. Especially if you want to take a taxi, you can get help from the receptionist or you can use the taxi's own applications.
There is no Uber in Medan, but Gojek and Grab apps are widely used. Although journeys made with both applications are a more economical option than a taxi, it is possible to pay a high price if traffic jams. But if you're traveling as a large group, Gojek or Grab can be an economical solution, even off the train. Average travel time for both taxi and Grab is between 60 and 90 minutes.
Transportation from Shanghai Pudong Airport to City Center
Shanghai Pudong Airport, where more than 50 million passengers pass through each year, is one of the most densely populated areas in the city. For this reason, it offers many different options to its passengers in terms of transportation. In addition to the daytime bus lines, the airport also offers midnight buses that depart every 45 minutes after 23:00.
For those who do not like bus travel, metro lines that carry passengers every 8 and a half minutes to many parts of the city also serve between the airport and the city center. Thanks to these lines, which are used for both arrival and departure on the airport-city center route, you can get a chance to get rid of the city traffic.
In Shanghai, where public transportation is very common, taxi and car rental options are also available. You can choose your companion who will accompany you on your urban journey by browsing all the models and brands of cars that are affordable for you.
Transportation from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to City Center
There are numerous alternatives for transportation to the city center, which is approximately 30 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Bus, metro, taxi, shuttle services and car rental options shorten the distance between the airport and the city center considerably. You can go to the city center and the surrounding areas by using the bus lines 806 - 807 and 1207 from the airport. In addition, metro lines 2 and 10 are also among the transportation vehicles frequently used by passengers when reaching the center.
Those who plan to travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to the city center both quickly and comfortably by using a taxi should not neglect to negotiate the price before setting off.
To rent a car in Shanghai, you can choose the most suitable vehicle for your trip, either online or by meeting with car rental companies in person. In this way, you can evaluate both the time you will spend to and from the airport and the time you will spend in the city more efficiently.