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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai, CN

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai, China · Asia-Pacific

Solid hub with improving on-time stats and good transport links but suffers from immigration bottlenecks and inconsistent lounges.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access8.0
Reliability7.5
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai, China · Asia-Pacific

Solid hub with improving on-time stats and good transport links but suffers from immigration bottlenecks and inconsistent lounges.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access8.0
Reliability7.5
Lounges6.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
25 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
30-40 min
Maglev + Metro
Cheapest to city
Metro Line 2
$ · 60-70 min
Lounges
16
6 rated worth it
On time
87%
of departures
Terminals
2
main + satellites

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WUXSunan Shuofang International Airport
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7.4136 km
HSNZhoushan Putuoshan Airport
Zhoushan
145 km

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

3 hours international, 2 hours domestic

The satellite tram, not the security lane, is what makes people miss flights.

Immigration for foreigners can run 30–45 minutes at peak. After security, the satellite tram to S1/S2 adds another 10–20 minutes. Do not treat a T2 gate number as “already in the satellite.”

Terminal

T1/S1 vs T2/S2 — read the boarding pass

Wrong terminal plus a satellite tram is a 30-minute mistake.

China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines and China United concentrate on T1 and satellite S1. Most other airlines use T2 and S2. The landside T1↔T2 shuttle is free and about 15 minutes. Satellites are airside trams after security.

Status

Priority Pass works — airline rooms are still better

Confirm the live Priority Pass listing for your terminal and satellite.

No.77 (T2 international, 24h, 2h cap) and Juneyao No.72 (T2 international, 24h, 2h cap) are the useful independents. China Eastern rooms on PP are airline-restricted. Air China / Star rooms are not a general PP key.

Transport

Maglev ¥50 / ¥40 — then Metro Line 2

Downtown = Maglev + Line 2, or Line 2 the whole way. Not the Maglev alone.

Official Maglev: ¥50 economy single, ¥40 with same-day air ticket or Shanghai transport card, ¥80 7-day return, VIP ¥100/¥160 (smtdc.com). Maglev only goes to Longyang Road (~8 min). Line 2 from PVG itself is the cheaper all-the-way option. Airport Link Line is PVG↔SHA, not a downtown shortcut.

Live conditions

Right now at PVG

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Fast Maglev/metro combo
24h lounge access
Strong on-time performance

Watch out for

Long immigration queues for foreigners
Crowded independent lounges
Power bank restrictions
Satellite tram walks

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

8.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

85M

Terminals

2 main + satellites

On-time departures

87%

Typical security

25 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for PVG.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

China’s busiest airport in 2025: 84,994,548 passengers (+10.7%; CAAC) — first year above 80 million; ~#5 worldwide
T1 + satellite S1 (China Eastern / Shanghai Airlines / China United heavy) and T2 + satellite S2 (most other carriers) — confirm on the boarding pass
Maglev Longyang Road↔PVG ¥50 economy / ¥40 with same-day air ticket or Shanghai transport card; official operator smtdc.com
Metro Line 2 runs all the way to PVG (slower, cheaper); Maglev is not a downtown train — it only reaches Longyang Road
Power banks without a visible 3C/CCC mark are banned on Chinese domestic flights
Free hot/warm water dispensers airside near restrooms; Priority Pass rooms are numerous but usually 2-hour and capacity-controlled

1 official source

https://www.shairport.com/enpd/index.html

Full guide

Explore the PVG guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Maglev + MetroCheapest: Metro Line 2
View Getting There
Lounges
16 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 6 rated worth it.
China Eastern Airlines No.36 LoungeChina Eastern No.77 LoungeJuneyao Air Lounge No.72
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Empty the bottle at security, refill hot/warm water airside near restrooms.
11 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Free WiFiDuty-free shopping
View Amenities
Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots2 free or refill
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 22, 09:20 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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