Shanghai Pudong International Airport


Airport Code: PVG 
 Location
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.

 Brief Introduction
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. 
Pudong International Airport
Pudong International Airport
The more than 800,000 square meters (197.7 acres) of parking aprons along with 76 gate positions provide evidence of the airport's importance. Pudong International Airport also consists of a main terminal building and two terminal concourses both of which are connected by two passageways for easy access. Thirteen baggage transfer belts for arrivals and twenty-eight boarding bridges and other attached service, such as shopping areas and restaurants are also available to provide travelers with more convenience and comfort during their stay at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Currently airlines flying in and out of Pudong International Airport provide service to 62 domestic cities and 73 international areas.

 Transportation between Pudong Airport and Shanghai City Center
 By Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus 
Ten airport bus lines handle transfers from Pudong International Airport to the city center.

 By Maglev

Transportation Sigh
Transportation Sigh
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.

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). 

Pudong Airport Terminal
Pudong Airport Terminal
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).

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.
Waiting Room
Waiting Room
There is a transfer hall of 4,000 square meters in the center of the building, equipped with forty counters to handle centralized services for ticketing, border and security inspection, and baggage checking. It brings great convenience to those passengers who will make a transfer between domestic (D) and international (I) flights and I - I flights.

 I - D: After arriving in the CIQ (China Inspection & Quarantine) Area and being checked, head for the transfer hall to handle check-in and enter the concourse of departure (minimum time duration about 51 minutes).
 D - I: After arriving in the connected concourse and passing through the domestic departure area, head for the transfer hall and take an escalator or elevator up to the international CIQ Area, preparing for leaving (minimum time duration about 49 minutes).
 I - I: There are nine counters to handle the transfer and transit service in the central part of the  international arrival concourse. After arranging the boarding check, take the dedicated elevator up to the international CIQ Area, awaiting departure (minimum time duration about 29 minutes).

 Airport Facilities & Services
 Shopping Area

For your convenience duty free shopping is also available between Gates 15 and 20 for International Departures.

 Restaurants
: Dozens of restaurants can be found within Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Two of the most famous establishments are Canglang Ting Restaurant and Hong Fangzi Western Food Restaurant.

 Hourly Hotel
: A three-star-rated hotel is located on the Transfer Level of the main terminal building. You will need to provide your boarding pass before registering. It is also possible to reserve a room in advance by calling 021-68346480 (for domestic service) and 021-68346490 (for international service).

 Toilet
: Restrooms are conveniently located in both the Domestic Departure area as well as the International Departure areas.

 Clinic

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
Airport Clinic
Airport Clinic

Tel: 021-68345376
3) Room C2-213, 2 F, International Arrivals

 Car Parking

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
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. 20,2009 12:26 Reply

Mr.Gonzalez(Mexico) said:

Hi, I am planning to go to China and I will Arrive on Pudong airport, somebody help me to suggest what is the best way to go from Pudong airport to Hongqiao airport? by taxi or subway?

2.

Nov. 18,2009 10:49 Reply

Mr.Sam said:

I am arriving in T2 at around 7:00pm and I would like to get a connecting flight to Guangzhou. I have found two flights, China Southern departing from T2 at 8:30pm or China Eastern departing from T1 at 9:00pm. Which one should I take? Do I have enough time?

Nov. 18,2009 21:27
Mr.Frank replied:

The minimum transfer time in T2 is about one hour but much longer from T2 to T1. Please hurry up! Actually, the 1.5 hours is so urgently that you should consider arrive at Pudong a little earlier.

Nov. 18,2009 22:05
Mr.Sam replied:

Mr. Frank, my connecting flight from the US arrives in T2 at 7:00pm, cannot arrive earlier. So you suggest that I should take the China Southern flight departing from T2 at 8:30pm?

Nov. 19,2009 20:47
Mr.SHANA(China) replied:

I don't think you will have enough time to catch the next flight either in T1 or T2. Usually, it will take you about 1~1.5 hours to finish all of the inspection courses for international arrival in Pudong. On the other hand, you have to accept H1N1 check as well once arrive at Pudong Airport currently, which will take you another 30~60 minutes. Therefore, please consider changing your plan!

3.

Nov. 18,2009 08:59 Reply

Mrs.Gisel said:

How can we reach the Pudong airport From Sheraton Hotel,Every Shutle is from the airport/What about reaching the airport at 6 a.m?

Nov. 18,2009 21:11
Mr.Jamie replied:

Could you please give me the full name or the address of the hotel? There are several sheraton hotel in Shanghai currently? And, are you looking for the transportation between the hotel and the Pudong Airport?

Nov. 19,2009 08:32
Mrs.Gisel replied:

The Hotel is four points, By Sheraton,At Tangqiao Station'Subway'Line 2Thank you

Nov. 19,2009 08:35
Mrs.Gisel replied:

Helou Mr jamie' the address is N2111 Pudong Nan RoadShanghai,Thanks

Nov. 19,2009 19:50
Mr.SHANA(China) replied:

When you arrive at the airport, please take the airport shuttle bus Line 5 and then get off at the Dongfang Hospital, Pudong Nan Lu (浦东南路). The hotel is located about 3 kms away from the bus stop, so please take a cab to arrive there directly. The taxi fare is no more than 15RMB. You could use the same way back to the airport.

On the other hand, you could take a cab to arrive at Longyang Road subway station firstly and then take the Maglev to Pudong easily. This way is more expensive but time is saved.

BTW, the hotel is close to the Tangqiao Station of Line 4, not line 2.

4.

Nov. 18,2009 19:50 Reply

Mr.Siem(Malaysia) said:

hi there,

we will go shanghai end of december 2009, and arriving at Pudong Terminal at 11.30pm (almost midnight)....is anybody can advise what is the best tranport to holiday-inn express at zhabei. we're travelling with 2 kids and 3 adults, and 3 medium luggage. thanks.

Nov. 19,2009 02:46
Mr.JAMESWONG(China) replied:

There is only airport night line available at that time, but it can not take you to the hotel directly. You should get off at SHimen Yilu and then take a taxo to the hotel then. Or you should take taxi from the airport to the hotel. It may cost about 150-200RMB.

5.

Nov. 19,2009 01:42 Reply

Mrs.napa s.(thailand) said:

Hello, we will be arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport on 27/11 at 06.25, Terminal 2, wondering what is the best economy way to get to the Rendezvous Hotel? and how much would be cost?

Nov. 19,2009 02:11
Mr.Jameswong replied:

Take airport Bus Line 2 to Jingan Temple, ticket fare: 22RMB. The hotel is 1km away. You can walk down Huashan Road and turn right to Yan'an Road. Walk a few minutes to your hotel, or take a taxi to the hotel from Jian'an Temple.

6.

Nov. 18,2009 07:49 Reply

Ms.Maria(Ita) said:

Is the transfer procedure described above the same in Terminal 1?
I will be arriving on an Air France flight from Paris, transferring to a China Eastern Airlines flight to Xi'an.
Thanks for any information.

Nov. 18,2009 21:07
Mr.Leostar replied:

Yes, the procedure is the same in both of these two terminals.

7.

Nov. 17,2009 07:57 Reply

Mr.Rawal(U.S.A.) said:

Hi. I will be traveling from Pudong Airport to the Okura Garden Hotel in downtown. What is my best travel option in terms of costs? Thanks.

Nov. 18,2009 21:01
Mr.Leostar replied:

At Pudong Airport, please take the shuttle bus Line 2 (CNY22) to its terminal at Jing'an Temple. The hotel is just about 2 kilometers away from the bus stop, so you could hire a cab driving there with a fare of CNY12.

8.

Nov. 16,2009 21:23 Reply

Mr.Zachmundo(Australia) said:

I am flying domestically with China Eastern into T1 at 0955 and need to transfer to T2 for an international flight that leaves at 1350, is this enough time to do the transfer between the two terminals? And what is the easiest and fastest way to get from T1 to T2?

Nov. 17,2009 19:17
Mr.JAMESWONG(China) replied:

Yes, the time is enough for you to make the tranfer. There is a passage connecting T1 and T2, you can walk a bit over 10 minutes from one to two. There are also free shuttle bus between two terminals, one every 10 minutes. It can take you to T2 in a few minutes.

9.

Nov. 15,2009 07:03 Reply

Ms.Julia(Germany) said:

I need a fax number or mail address from the Air China check-in counter

Nov. 16,2009 20:33
Mr.LEOSTAR(United States) replied:

It is suggested that you call the Air China' global service hot for details: 4008-100-999

10.

Nov. 15,2009 11:24 Reply

Mr.antony(India) said:

we want to travel from SHANGHAI to NINGBO, pls. advise me better that bus,train or flight. And how much it will be fare.

Nov. 16,2009 04:49
Mr.James replied:

Ningbo is about 3.5 hours by express bus from Shanghai SOuth Bus Station. I think no need to take a flight. It may be more comfortable to take bullet trains (D trains). There are ten D trains every day from Shanghai SOuth Train Station to Ningbo. You can get there 3 hours later.

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