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Flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which is often abbreviated to Pudong International or Pudong Airport, is one of two airports serving the city of Shanghai, in China.
The large and modern airport is one of China's busiest international hubs; about half of its total passenger traffic is international. Pudong Airport is a fast-growing hub for both passenger and cargo traffic.
Pudong Airport has 2 passenger terminals: Terminal 1 is for domestic and international flights, while T2 serves Air China and Star Alliance airline members.
Pudong also has a massive Satellite Concourse, which features the world's largest satellite terminal.
The airport serves as a main hub for China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, as well as Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. It is a secondary hub for China Southern Airlines.
Facilities available at Shanghai Pudong Airport
The airport offers free Wi-Fi. A Chinese mobile number is need to receive the wi-fi access code via SMS. If you haven't got a Chinese number, codes can be accessed from a machine after passing security.
The following amenities are also available to all passengers:
- Special assistance services
- A business center
- Banks
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Power chargers
- Photo kiosks
Airport lounges
Terminal 1:
First Class Lounge (No 9): Enjoy refreshments, wi-fi,magazines/newspapers, and comfortable and quiet seating First Class Lounge (No 37): Enjoy refreshments, alcohol, magazines/newspapers, wi-fi and comfortable and quiet seating
Terminal 2:
First Class Lounge (No 69): Enjoy refreshments, alcohol, magazines/newspapers, wi-fi and comfortable and quiet seating. First Class Lounge (No 76): Enjoy refreshments, wi-fi,magazines/newspapers, and comfortable and quiet seating
No. 77 China Eastern Plaza Premium Lounge: Disabled access, TV, wi-fi, refreshments, alcohol, showers, newspapers and magazines, and comfortable and quiet seating
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Terminals at Shanghai Pudong Airport
Shanghai Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. And 2 Satellite Halls.
Shanghai Airport Terminal 1:
T1 is dedicated to both domestic (on the right side) and international flights (on the left side). The terminal consists of multiple levels.
- Level 1: This is the arrival and baggage claim area, divided into three parts: domestic arrivals, international arrivals and Macao and Taiwan arrivals. All passengers who arrive pass through the arrivals hall, where several services are available, including: currency exchange, food and retail concessions, tourist information and ground transportation.
- Level 2: This is the departures and check-in level, serving most domestic and regional flights. The gates that serve domestic flights are from 1 to 15. The gates that serve international flights are from 16 to 29. The gates that serve domestic flights are from 1 to 15.
- Level 3: This level houses immigration and security check-in. In level 3 there are also managed international flights to/from Taiwan, Macao and Hong Kong.
Shanghai Airport Terminal 2:
T2 is primarily used by Air China and Star Alliance member airlines. Oneworld and Skyteam alliance airlines also use the facilities. It is easy to transfer between terminals using the shuttle bus service. Opening hours: 06:00 am to 00:00 am, with a 10 minute frequency.
How to get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
By Metro:
The metro Line 2 links Shanghai Airport with popular stops in Shanghai, including Longyang Road, Lujiazui, People's Square and Hongqiao International Airport. Not all the trains goes to Hongqiao Airport.
By Bus:
There are bus services which depart from the airport and go to various destinations within Shanghai. Lines: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Bus service runs from 7a.m. to 11p.m. approximately.
By Taxi:
Taxi’s can be found outside Shanghai Airport. Rates are dependant on kilometers.
By Shuttle:
Shuttles runs from both terminals. Terminal 1 (Gate 8); Terminal 2 (Gates 23 and 27). The service is operative from 06:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m.
Maglev Train:
From Shanghai Airport there are services available on the first high-speed maglev railway in the world. It often reaches a speed of 380 km/h. Shanghai airport is connected to Maglev Train line 2.
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Shanghai Pudong Airport FAQs
Where is Shanghai Pudong Airport located?
The airport is located 40-45 km (19 miles) east of Shanghai city centre.
How many runways does Shanghai Pudong Airport have?
PVG airport currently has five runways. An additional satellite terminal with has also recently opened, and is designated to the Commercial Aircraft Corp for test flights.
What are some of the airlines that fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Many airlines fly to Shanghai Pudong, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and many more.