Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Pudong New District, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Shanghai's downtown area and about 40 kilometers (24.9 miles) from Hongqiao International Airport.
Covering an area of more than 40 square kilometers (15.4 square miles), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of China's most famous and important airports.
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| Pudong International Airport |
Ten airport bus lines handle transfers from Pudong International Airport to the city center.
By Maglev
Shanghai Maglev Train operates between Pudong International Airport and Longyang Rd. Subway Station in Pudong New Area, every day from 6:45 to 21:32 at intervals of 15 to 30 minutes. The whole journey takes only eight minutes. The charge is CNY 50 for an ordinary single trip and CNY 100 for VIP, CNY 80 for an ordinary round trip and CNY 160 for VIP. You can buy an ordinary single ticket at a preferential price of CNY 40 if you have an intraday air ticket. 
Transportation Sigh
When you finish a maglev trip from Pudong International Airport and get off at Longyang Rd. Station, you can transfer to Subway Line 2 running westward and passing many of Shanghai' s prosperous areas such as Century Park, Lujiazui, East Nanjing Road and People's Square.
By Taxi
A taxi costs approximately CNY 150 from Pudong International Airport to People's Square, the center of Shanghai, and it takes about 50 minutes.
Transit Visa in Shanghai Airports
Visa exemption:
1. Visa is not necessary for cabin staff and passengers from any other countries who come to China and will only stay within airports no more than 24 hours.
2. Citizens of these countries can make an air transit in Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao Airports without a transit visa if your period of stay does not exceed 48 hours, showing valid passport, visa of your destination country and connecting flight ticket. You are allowed to get out of the airport.
These countries are: Korea, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, French, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spanish, Italy, Austria, Greece, Sweden, Danmark, Norway, Fenland and Iceland.
Terminal Buildings
New Terminal Building 2 (T2) has come into use since March 26, 2008. There were successively two groups of airlines moving from T1 to T2. The first fifteen airlines includes Air India (AI), Alitalia (AZ), British Airways (BA), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Garuda-Indonesia Airline (GA), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Northwest Airlines of America (NW), Philippine Airlines (PR), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Nepal Airlines (RA), Transaero Airlines (UN), Virgin Atlantic (VS), Air Ukraine (VV) and Cebu Pacific Air (5J). Other 18 airlines was removed on April 29: Air Canada (AC), Finnair (AY), Royal Brunei Air (BI), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Emirates Airlines (EK), Dragon Air (KA), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), All Nippon Airways (NH), Air Macau (NX), Air New Zealand (NZ), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Russian Airlines (SU), Thai Airways (TG), Turkish Airlines (TK) and American United Airlines (UA), American Airlines (AA).
By far, T1 only retains few airlines, including Air France (AF), American Delta Airlines (DL), China Express Air (G5), Juneyao Airlines (HO), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), China Eastern Airlines (MU), Shenzhen Airlines (4G), Sichuan Airlines (3U), East Star Air (8C) and Spring Air (9C). 
Pudong Airport Terminal
Please make sure you go to the right terminal building. Special roadway and buses are accessible for the convenience of shuttling between T1 and T2. Passenger can go through the three long corridors between them. These regular buses depart every 10 minute and take about 5 minutes from one building to the other. They can be found at Exit 1 of the domestic and Exit 8 of the international departure levels in T1 and Exit 23 of the international and Exit 27 of the domestic departure levels in T2. Operating hours range from 06:00 to 21:00. In addition, passengers can get into T2 via the connecting porch for Maglev trains. For those who drive by themselves or take taxis, they can get to T2 though A20 Expressway, A1 (Yingbin Dadao) and then Shanghai North-South Elevated Freeway.
Passengers Transfer
T2 has three floors. Domestic departure and arrival are mixed in Level 1. Passenger will only need no more than 20 minutes to finish the whole procedure of transfer between one domestic flight to another.
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| Waiting Room |
For your convenience duty free shopping is also available between Gates 15 and 20 for International Departures.In the event of a need for medical attention, Shanghai Pudong International Airport has medical clinics in the following locations:
1) Room A2-210, 2 F, Domestic Arrivals
Tel: 021-68345328
2) Between Gate 6 and Gate 7, Domestic Departures
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| Airport Clinic |
Tel: 021-68345376
3) Room C2-213, 2 F, International Arrivals
| Fee (CNY) Parking time (hour) | 0-1 | 1-2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-24 |
| Minitype | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Big-sized | 20 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
Ticketing: For your convenience Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have offices located within Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Information: There are two information counters located within Shanghai Pudong International Airport. One is between Gate 3 and Gate 4 in Domestic Departures area, and the other is between Gate 11 and Gate 12 in International Departures area.
Lost & Found: A lost and found office is located near No.7 Gate in the Arrivals area. The lost and found telephone number is 021-68346324
Bank:

Bank of China
For your banking convenience, banks are located in the following areas:
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank: between Gate 10 and Gate 12 in International Arrivals area
Bank of China: between Gate 15 and Gate 16in International Departures area
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China: between Gate 12 and Gate 14 in International Departures area
China Citic Bank: between Gate 4 and Gate 5 in Domestic Departures area
Baggage Claim and Inquires
Address: south of International Arrivals Baggage Claim Area
Airport Police: The Shanghai Pudong International Airport Police telephone numbers are 021-6834565 and 021-68345692
Official website of Shanghai Pudong International Airport :
http://www.shanghaiairport.com/en/pd.jsp?categoryId=OUT_CON_B0100



Travelers' Voices on Shanghai Pudong Airport
1.
Nov. 6,2009 06:09 Reply
Mr.k(bangkok) said:
Dear frnd,
Can any1 guide me
I m reaching shanghai aiport on 16th, is there any Buses facility to for Lujiazui Financial Zone (near Yangpu Bridge)
If yes than pls reply or any train facility.
Nov. 7,2009 04:51
Mr.Shan replied:
You could take the airport shuttle bus line 5 and then get off at the Orient Hospital(东方医院). It is just located at the Lujiazui Zone.
2.
Nov. 5,2009 06:19 Reply
Mr.kavin(USA) said:
I have to travel from Chicago to Bangkok in dec 2009. My flight are from chicago to Shanghai (American Airlines) and then to Bangkok (china eastern). Here is the issue. WHile returning , My schduled timings were 11:00pm from bangkok reaching Shanghai 2:30pm connecting American Airlined at 6:00pm. Now I have come to know thye China Eastern have cacelled this flight altogher for good. The new flight times aqre at 6:00pm reaching 11:00pm. Now I will taking next day American flight 6:00pm flight as I will miss my connecting flight on same day and will be stuck in Shanghai for 19 hours. My question is Do I need a Visa for this. Also Since I am travelling with 3 kids (infsnt 1 year) and 2 kids under 10, What do I need to do as China Eastern has not made any arrangement for overnight stay. Their Newyork office say to contact China office who never reply. I don't want to be stuck at airport for 20 hours. What Do I do make arrangements for overnight stay?
Nov. 6,2009 01:15
Mr.Shan replied:
1. you don't have to apply for any visa just for transit in Shanghai less than 48 hours.
2. it is suggested that you book a hotel in downtown Shanghai in advance. The ideal hotel should be close to the Jing'an Temple, where you could take the shuttle bus Line 2 to and from the airport directly. And, it is also easy to have a restaurant for dinner in this region. I know one called Yunfeng Giant Hotel, jsut 3 minutes walking to the shuttle bus station. Here is a hotel list for your reference: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/shanghai-hotels.htm
3.
Nov. 5,2009 03:41 Reply
Mr.TAREQ (BAHRAIN) said:
Hello
I will be arriving in shanghai pudding airport terminal 1 on gulf air
Transiting 3 hours to connect air china flight to Beijing terminal 2
Do I need to clear the custom in shanghai airport
Many thanks
Regards
Tareq
Nov. 5,2009 21:51
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, you have to do it in Shanghai Airport.
4.
Nov. 3,2009 12:53 Reply
Mr.David said:
How long does it take to get from T2 to T1? Is it better to walk or to take the shuttle bus?
Nov. 3,2009 23:20
Mr.Shan replied:
Both of walking and taking the bus are ok. It will take you about 20 minutes. If you have heavy luggages, please use the bus.
5.
Nov. 3,2009 20:22 Reply
Mr.Gary(canada) said:
Thanks Sam for the information, really appreciate. Thanks again.
6.
Nov. 2,2009 21:53 Reply
Mr.Gary(canada) said:
Can anyone tell me if there is hourly hotel at shanghai pudong airport? if yes how much they charge and do I need visa or anything to stay at that hotel for 6 or 7 hrs? My flight would reach there at 5 in the morning then i've connecting flight to vancouver at 2pm. So, I need some place to rest and freshen up. Please help me.
Nov. 3,2009 01:11
Mr.Sam replied:
Yes, there is. You could refer to my answer to Mr.David below. Well, you don't have to apply for any visa. You could contact with the hotel staff in advance (flight No., name and arrival time), he will pick you up when you arrive at Pudong Airport and then lead you to the hotel through customs. The reference fare is 60RMB/hour (within 1~4hours), 360RMB(5~24hours.)
7.
Nov. 2,2009 06:23 Reply
Mr.David De bruyn(Belgium) said:
We are arriving from germany the 13th of decembre early in the morning. our next flight to Sydney is the same day late in the evening. we would like to book a hotel during the day to rest. Is this possible in the airport itselfs without going outside (need a visum for China I guess.?).
thanks a lot !
david
Nov. 3,2009 01:07
Mr.Sam replied:
Yes, in the airport, there is a hourly hotel in the Restricted Area so that you don't have to leave the airport. You could call the telephone: ( 86)21 68346490 for details.
8.
Nov. 1,2009 10:11 Reply
Mr.Neil(UK) said:
Is there a smoking area within the Airport once you are through customz
Nov. 3,2009 01:00
Mr.Sam replied:
As I know, in the boarding area of the Airport, there are smoking area. You could find one easily.
9.
Oct. 28,2009 02:06 Reply
Mr.S Sankaran(India) said:
Thanks Mr James for your response.
I have a few further clarifications to seek about this.
1)To enable me to plan it right, can you pls tell the approx time for the immigration and other formalities to be completed and reach the bus stand.
2) approx journey time to Hongqiao.
3) are there more than 1 terminal at Hongqiao and if yes, which terminal should I be getting off to catch my CEA flight to Qingdao. and finally
4) How much would a taxi cost to reach Hongqiao air port?
Thanks & Regards
Oct. 31,2009 22:11
Mr.James replied:
If smoothly, you can get out to the bus stands in 1 or 1.5 hours. One hour at least on the way from Pudong to Hongqiao. Hongqiao has one terminal building. Taxi fare: about 180RMB
10.
Oct. 28,2009 21:57 Reply
Mr.MacIain(NZ) said:
Are there smoking areas in Pudong terminal building? And are lighters allowed through security?
..Yes I'm a dinosaur...a smoking traveller!
Oct. 31,2009 21:47
Mr.James replied:
Yes, there are smoking areas in Pudong. Lighters are not allowed to take through the security to the airplane. If you are entering in Pudong, it is possibley ok.