Shanghai Pudong Airport(PVG) Guides
Located 35km southeast of Shanghai city centre, Shangahai Pudong International Airport(PVG) is the second biggest airport in China and the ninth-busiest in the world. Pudong Airport is the main hub for China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, and a major international hub for Air China, as well as secondary hub of China Southern Airlines.
Shanghai Pudong Airport(PVG) served a total of 76,156,340 passengers in 2019, making it the third-busiest airport in China Mainland after Beijing Capital Airport(PEK). Pudong airport also is the world's third-busiest airport by cargo traffic.
Pudong Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 was opened on Sep 16 1999 which is primarily used by two domestic Airlines: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and SKYTEAM Airlines, including Qantas, American Delta Airlines, Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air.
The Terminal 2 was opened on March 26, 2008 which is primarily used by Air China and other Star Alliance members, including Cathay Pacific Airways, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, etc.
Opened on Sep 16, 2019, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Satellite Terminal was opened that is located south of the airport's existing T1 and T2. This H-shaped Satellite Hall is the world's largest single-building satellite terminal.
Location and Map
Address: 6000, Yingbin Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Pudong international Airport(PVG) is located 35km southeast of Shanghai downtown, 57km southeast of Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), 58km southeast of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, and 43km southeast of Shanghai Railway Station.
FAQs of Shanghai Pudong Airport
1. How far is Shanghai Pudong Airport from downtown of Shanghai?
Shanghai Pudong Airport is located 35km southeast of downtown of Shanghai
2. How far is Shanghai Pudong Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport(SHA)?
Shanghai Pudong Airport is located 57km southeast of Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
3. How far is Shanghai Pudong Airport from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station?
Shanghai Pudong Airport is located 58km southeast of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
4. How to get to Shanghai Pudong Airport by metro, bus or taxi?
Shanghai Pudong Airport can be reached by metro line 2, taxi, airport bus and maglev train. Metro line 2 is mostly recommended.
5. How many terminals are there at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
Shanghai Pudong Airport has two terminals: T1, T2, and two satellite terminals: S1, S2
6. When do I need to arrive at the airport before the departure?
Allow yourself plenty of time, at least 2 hours to queue up for security checks and boarding.
7. Are there any foods at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
There are some foods and restaurants, including Chinese foods, Western foods, rice, noodles, KFC, McDonald's and Starbucks. Get details
8. Are there any hourly lounges or hotels at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
There are two hourly lounges and some VIP lounges in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Get details
9. What is and how to get 240-hour VISA-FREE TRANSIT at Shanghai Pudong Airport?
240-hour VISA-FREE TRANSIT is a policy that allows citizens from 54 countries who hold valid international travel documents, and a passenger ticket for connecting travel to a third country (region) with confirmed seats and a departure time within 240 hours, to travel in Shanghai without a visa for 10 days. Get details
10. How many airports in Shanghai?
There are two civil airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), .
