Formula 1 China Grand Prix 2025

Continuing our F1 series, which discusses the impact of the F1 2025 season on BGA, the second race we’ll cover is the Grand Prix in China. The race will take place on March 23, 2025, in Shanghai.

Airport Info: 

Currently, there are no restrictions related to the race at either airport - details below. For full country, airport, and NOTAM information, log into myWorld App or Online Flight Planning. If you need credentials, click here.

• ZSSS – Shanghai-Hongqiao
  • An FBO is available at this airport
  • Curfew 1600Z – 2200Z (0000LT – 0600LT) – Airport is closed during this time  
  • CIQ available and working hours: 2300Z – 1300Z (0700LT – 2100LT)
  • Parking needs to be requested in advance. If ramp parking is not available in ZSSS, the hangar may be. Parking is normally available for stays between overnight and less than 3 days.
  • During 2300Z – 0100Z (0700LT – 0900LT), departures are prohibited, but landings are allowed
  • Distances from the airport:
  • 18KM from downtown, and it normally takes 20-25 mins by car
  • 33KM from the Shanghai International Circuit, and it normally takes 40 – 50 mins by car  
• ZSPD – Shanghai-Pudong
  • Only the main terminal is available, as there is no FBO
  • CIQ available and working hours: 24 hours
  • Parking needs to be requested in advance but is normally available
  • Distances from the airport:
  • 45KM from downtown, and it normally takes 40-50 mins by car
  • 75KM from the Shanghai International Circuit, and it normally takes 90 – 100 mins by car  

• Ground transportation for both airports:
  • Shuttle buses, taxis, and limousines service all major downtown hotels from the airports 
  • All three main agents (JSC, Fastransit, and ATS) can arrange crew trans

All major car rental companies have service counters in the terminal
 

Visitor Entry Info:

Passenger visa requirements are as follows:

• Starting November 30, 2024, citizens of the following 38 countries can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days:
  • Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Brunei
• Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit for no more than 240 hours. 
  • Details as below: https://en.nia.gov.cn//n147413/c178106/content.html
• Crew visa requirements:
  • All foreign crew members must have a Chinese Visa to enter, regardless of nationality

Hotels:

Hotels near the Shanghai International Circuit:

• Courtyard Shanghai Jiading (7km from the circuit)
• Sheraton Shanghai Jiading 
• Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading 
• Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Jiading Industry Park (10km from the circuit)
• Crowne Plaza Shanghai Anting
• Radisson Exhibition Center Shanghai
• Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao

Tips:

• Look for hotels that offer free transfers to/from the circuit
• Research hotel packages or hospitality packages for better rates 
• Rates are expected to increase closer to the dates
• Experience Shanghai’s lifestyle, book your hotel in the city center and take the metro to the track
• Many quality hotels near the metro station
• After the race, enjoy dining, shopping, tourist attractions, and entertainment like Nanjing Road, People’s Park, and The Bund
• From the center of Shanghai, take Line 11 of the Metro to get to the Shanghai International Circuit
• Ticket kiosks have an English option and stops are announced in English as well
• Bring a universal outlet converter

For more information on the race and Shanghai, please see the following resources:

• https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/China.html
• https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/china/circuit

Return to this resource article page for additional information on the Monaco Grand Prix and how business and general aviation may be affected. 

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