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Airports in Shanghai

The primary international airport serving the city of Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The airport is located about 20 miles east of the downtown area. Travelers looking for discount flights from Shanghai can search Orbitz.com for airlines departing from the airport. These include Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, American Airlines, and British Airways.

Parking at the Shanghai Airport

There are 218 parking spaces available at the airport. Off-site parking is also available and many parking lots offer buses or shuttle vans to the airport. Airport parking fees vary based upon the size of the car and the number of hours parked. Mini-type cars begin at 10 RMB for the first hour. Big-sized cars begin at 20 RMB for the first hour.

Transportation to the Shanghai Airport

Travelers departing from the Shanghai Airport can choose to take the Shanghai Maglev Train. The journey takes about eight minutes, and trains depart every 15 minutes. The cost of a standard ticket is usually 50 RMB. Other transportation options include the Shanghai Metro Line 2 for a cost of between 3 RMB and 10 RMB. The airport also operates its own bus line. Fees range between 2 RMB and 22 RMB based on distance.

Restaurants at the Shanghai Airport

Travelers looking to find a snack or breakfast before their flight from Shanghai can choose from a number of establishments. Two of the most well-known restaurants in the airport are Hong Fangzi Western Food Restaurant and Canglang Ting Restaurant. Travelers can find cheap flights from Shanghai quickly by searching Orbitz.com prior to traveling.

Chinggis Khaan International Airport Information

Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located 11 miles southwest of Ulaanbaatar. Flights to Ulaanbaatar arrive from Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other cities. Nine airlines service the airport; among them are Air China, Korean Air, and Mongolian Airlines. Orbitz.com searches all flights to the airport to find you cheap tickets to Ulaanbaatar.

Transportation from the Airport

There are no official taxi companies that service Chinggis Khaan International Airport, and the private taxis are not metered and tend to overcharge passengers, so you'll want to negotiate the fare with the taxi driver before leaving the airport. A few hotels offer shuttle services from the airport for, and you can also hire a limousine service.

Climate in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar has short summers and long, cold winters. November through March experiences below-freezing temperatures, while April through October average near freezing temperatures. Rainy seasons are variable and unpredictable. The best time to visit the city is in July, as temperatures sometimes rise into the 60s.

Highlights and Attractions

Art enthusiasts will want to visit Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts and the Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery. To get a taste of Mongolian culture, check out the Gobi Desert Explorer, where you can ride a camel, visit a local nomad family, and explore some of the largest sand dunes in the Gobi Desert. Dining options include Ananda Café and Meditation Centre, which offers vegetarian dishes and herbal teas, and Café Amsterdam, Mongolia's first literary café. Guest speakers and poetry readings accompany dinner. For cheap flights to Ulaanbaatar, visit Orbitz.com.