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iata: PVG
name: Shanghai Pudong International Airport
city: Shanghai
country: China
lastUpdated: '2026-08-31'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.shairport.com/enpd/index.html'
sources:
  - 'https://www.shairport.com/enpd/index.html'
  - 'https://us.trip.com/guide/info/shanghai-pudong-airport-lounge.html'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/china/shanghai-pudong-international/pvg19-china-eastern-no-77-lounge
  - 'https://us.trip.com/guide/transport/shanghai-airport-to-city.html'
  - 'https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/shanghai-pudong-airport-guide.htm'
quickFacts:
  - T1 and T2 with satellite concourses; major hub for China Eastern
  - International arrivals require immigration + customs before baggage
  - Maglev train connects to metro for city center in ~30-40 min
  - Power banks without 3C certification banned on domestic flights
  - Free hot/warm water dispensers airside near restrooms
  - Typical security 15-35 minutes; immigration can be slower for foreigners
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 3 hours early for international
    detail: >-
      Domestic flights allow 2 hours; factor in satellite tram walks up to 20
      minutes.
    summary: Immigration and security queues build from 2 hours pre-departure.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Confirm T1 vs T2 on boarding pass
    detail: >-
      Satellites S1/S2 require tram after security; signs are bilingual but
      crowds slow navigation.
    summary: T2 handles most international; T1 more domestic/China Eastern.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat before security or in lounge
    detail: Duty-free has snacks; independent lounge food quality is inconsistent.
    summary: Airside options are limited and pricey; landside has better variety.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Star Alliance Gold or Priority Pass for lounges
    detail: >-
      Independent lounges crowd at peaks; China Eastern and other airline
      lounges are the stronger bet for elites.
    summary: >-
      Priority Pass works at several lounges including No.77; airline lounges
      beat most paid independents for food and space.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: China Eastern No.77 Lounge
    zone: International Departures
    hours: '00:00-23:59'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - China Eastern SkyTeam Elite+
      - Day pass available
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Showers
    summary: >-
      24-hour access via Priority Pass, but expect crowding and average food—
      better than nothing for long waits.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Bar
      - Hot meals
  - name: Juneyao Air No.72 VIP Lounge
    zone: International Departures
    hours: 24 hours daily
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass ~$30-50
    bestFor:
      - Work
      - Rest
    summary: >-
      Reliable 24h option near Gate D73; consistent reviews for space and basic
      amenities.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Quiet zone
      - Drinks
      - Seating
  - name: Air China Business Lounge
    zone: near Gate 71
    hours: '05:30-22:00'
    access:
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - Business class
    bestFor:
      - Star Alliance elites
    summary: >-
      Separate First Class area is generally stronger than standard business;
      access is restricted.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - First Class section
      - Showers
waterOptions:
  - kind: refill
    name: Hot/warm water dispensers
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: >-
      Free sterilized hot or warm water; bring empty bottle as cold option
      unavailable.
    location: Near restrooms along gate walkways airside
    terminal: Terminal 1/2
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: purchase
    name: Bottled water vendors
    zone: airside
    price: ¥5 (~$0.70) for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest reliable purchase; landside more expensive.
    location: Duty-free and convenience stores post-security
    terminal: Terminal 2
  - kind: free
    name: Restroom-adjacent fountains
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: >-
      Multiple locations for quick refills; quality acceptable per traveler
      reports.
    location: Satellite concourse restrooms airside
    terminal: Terminal 1
    isBestQuality: true
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: pvg
region: Asia-Pacific
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# Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
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

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 6.8
- Food: 6.5
- Transport: 8.0
- Disruption resilience: 7.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: 85M
- Terminals: 2 main + satellites
- Typical security: 25 min
- On-time: 87%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/pvg/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/pvg/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/pvg/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/pvg/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/pvg/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/pvg/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/pvg/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/pvg/reviews.md)