How Do I Get Downtown from the Airport?

Major airports in China usually offer the following transportation options:

Subway/Airport Express

For example:

Beijing Capital Airport: you can take the Airport Express (25 RMB, about 30 minutes to downtown), operating from 6:22-22:52.

Chengdu Tianfu Airport: Metro Line 18 connects directly to downtown (as fast as 37 minutes).

Shanghai Pudong/Hongqiao Airport: Metro Line 2 and Line 10 connect to downtown.

Airport buses

For example:

There are 24-hour airport buses in Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai, with fares ranging from 20-50 RMB.

Taxi/E-Hailing

Formal taxis are metered (e.g. Beijing about 100-150 RMB to downtown).

E-Hailing taxis such as DiDi and Amap Taxis are available for pickup in designated areas of the airport.

Carpooling/Rental Car

Carpooling is available at some airports, or you can rent a car in advance (international driver's license certification required).

Suggestion: Download local navigation apps (e.g. Baidu Maps, Amap) in advance to check real-time available routes.