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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai, China · Asia-Pacific

Shanghai's domestic city airport: T2 sits on the Hongqiao rail and metro hub with a 40-minute Airport Link to Pudong, but the two terminals are not connected airside and T1's metro walkway is on a temporary detour.

Airportist Score

7.8/ 10

Very good

Ease of use8.2
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.8
Ground access8.5
Reliability8.0
Lounges7.2

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
15 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
~40 min to PVG
Airport Link Line
Cheapest to city
Metro Line 2
Distance-based Shanghai Metro fare · about 30 min to People's Square
Lounges
6
2 rated worth it
On time
94%
of departures
Terminals
2

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai, China · Asia-Pacific

Airportist Score

7.8/ 10

Very good

Ease of use8.2
Comfort & amenities7.5
Food & retail6.8
Ground access8.5
Reliability8.0
Lounges7.2

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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Most important tips

Know before you go

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

Timing

Wrong terminal costs a landside hop

Read the terminal letter on the boarding pass before you leave the curb or the metro.

T1 and T2 are on opposite sides of the airfield. Same-day T1↔T2 connections require exit, shuttle or Metro Line 10, and a full re-clear. Build that into MCT; do not plan an airside walk.

Layout

T1 A = regional intl; T1 B = Spring/Xiamen/Hebei; T2 = most domestic

Two buildings, no sterile bridge. Line 10 or the free shuttle between them.

T1 Building A handles Japan/Korea/HK/Macau/Taiwan-style regional international flows; Building B is the Spring / XiamenAir / Hebei domestic hall. Most China Eastern / Juneyao / China Southern / Air China domestic volume is T2. Third-party airline tables go stale — trust tonight's FIDS.

Food

Do not invent airside menu prices

Eat when you see something open; do not budget from an unsourced yuan figure.

Official English Hongqiao pages do not publish a live F&B price list. Expect Alipay / WeChat Pay dominance; link a card before you land. Landside options near the hub can be denser than a thin sterile pier — verify on the day.

Status

Priority Pass is terminal- and zone-specific

Match lounge terminal and landside/airside to your actual departure zone.

Six PP lounges on the live network: AVINEX (T1 landside), V01 and V03 (T1 intl airside 4F), Juneyao V6 / CZ V26 / V1 (T2 domestic airside). Max stay typically 2 hours; several warn of space restrictions. Live PP pages (re-checked 2 Nov 2026) list showers only at V01 (T1 intl) and Juneyao V6 (T2).

Live conditions

Right now at SHA

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

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic connections
Rail integration
SHA↔PVG transfers on the Airport Link Line
SkyTeam lounges

Watch out for

Power bank certification checks
Limited international dining
T1-T2 transfers
Peak hour crowds

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.

8.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

8.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

8.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

50M+ (2025)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

94%

Typical security

15 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SHA.

Updated Nov 2, 2026

IATA SHA / ICAO ZSSS. Dual-terminal Shanghai city airport ~13 km west of downtown (Changning / Minhang). Operator: Shanghai Airport Authority (shairport.com / shanghaiairport.com). Hotline 021-96990.
Two terminals split by the runways — not airside-connected. T1 (east): Building A = international / HK–Macau–Taiwan; Building B = Spring Airlines, XiamenAir, Hebei Airlines domestic. T2 (west, Hongqiao hub): bulk of domestic flights (China Eastern / Shanghai Airlines hub, plus Air China, China Southern, Juneyao, and others). Confirm terminal on the boarding pass / FIDS every time.
Metro (official shairport transport pages): T1 = Line 10 only (Hongqiao Terminal 1). T2 = Line 2 + Line 10 (Hongqiao Terminal 2). Line 10 is the documented rail link between the two terminals. Free landside T1↔T2 shuttle also exists (Chinese Wikipedia + historical airport notices); stop locations have moved during past T1 works — confirm at the info desk or 021-96990 rather than trusting a 2015 blog pin.
Airport Link Line opened 27 Dec 2024: Hongqiao T2 ↔ Pudong T1&T2 in about 40 minutes. Official Chinese Hongqiao page (updated 2 Apr 2026): first train from Hongqiao T2 05:45, last 22:00, ~15 min headway. Shanghai.gov English guide (updated 31 Mar 2026): full airport–airport fare ¥26 (starts ¥4); last train PVG→Hongqiao 22:15. Entrance near T2 departure Gates 11–12 and B1 by Lines 2/10. Not the Maglev.
Hongqiao Railway Station (HSR) sits in the same western hub as T2 — walkable from T2 via the East Transport Center; from T1 you need Line 10 or the shuttle first. Hubs: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao; Spring bases at T1.
CAAC power-bank rule on domestic flights (enforced at SHA/PVG per official shairport banner): no power banks without clear 3C certification, unclear labeling, or recalled models/batches. Remove the bank before screening. Do not invent on-time percentages — prior ~93–95% claims were dropped for lack of a re-sourceable official KPI.

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Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

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No airside T1↔T2 connection. Chinese and English Wikipedia and the airport’s own terminal split agree: you leave, ride, and re-clear.
Free T1↔T2 shuttle: documented as a free terminal shuttle on Chinese Wikipedia and in historical Shanghai Airport notices (stop moved to P2 bus area during 2015 T1 works). Third-party bus tables still quote roughly daytime hours and T2 arrivals Door 1 — verify today’s stop and frequency at the info desk or 021-96990. Metro Line 10 remains the reliably signed rail alternative.
T1 Building A (intl / regional): check-in islands A/B; sterile side includes 4F lounges V01 and V03 after passport control.
T1 Building B (domestic LCC/regional carriers): Spring / XiamenAir / Hebei focus; AVINEX VIP is landside at Building A Entrance 5 (before security).
T2: large domestic pier inside the Hongqiao hub; PP lounges Juneyao V6 (lift opposite gate 38), V1 (opposite Gate A26 / Area B), CZ V26 (3F near gates 50–54).
Walking T1–T2 landside is not practical — use shuttle or metro.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

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Metro Line 2 (T2): east toward People’s Square / downtown; fares are distance-based on the Shanghai Metro tariff (official metro site http://www.shmetro.com) — this guide does not invent a single downtown fare.
Metro Line 10: serves both terminals; use it for T1↔T2 and for Line 10 corridor destinations.
Airport Link Line: Hongqiao T2 ↔ PVG T1&T2 ~40 min, ¥4–¥26 (¥26 full), ~15 min headway; Hongqiao T2 first 05:45 / last 22:00 per official Chinese Hongqiao page (2 Apr 2026). Entrance: departure Gates 11–12 and B1 near Lines 2/10 (official English Hongqiao homepage tip).
Taxi / DiDi: official ranks at both terminals; expect traffic variance — no fixed yuan-to-People’s-Square figure invented here.
Parking: T2 P5–P8 garages moved to unmanned / ETC / Alipay / UnionPay self-pay modes per official Chinese notices on shairport.com; keep one staffed lane when noted. Confirm current rates on site — not republished as a tariff table on the English pages scraped for this refresh.
T1 ↔ Metro Line 10 walkway change (since 8 Oct 2026): use metro Exit 1 and the covered temporary walkway along Konggang 1st Road; the old ground-level link at Exit 3 is closed for works. An underground link is planned after the Hongqiao airport commercial plaza opens (expected May 2027). Official Shanghai notice.

Ride to Shanghai

Pickup at SHA. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Shanghai city center for a live price.

To city center

Shanghai

~14 km

Typical fare

¥26

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Metro Line 2

Direct toward People's Square and the east–west metro spine.

Time to city

about 30 min to People's Square

Cost

Distance-based Shanghai Metro fare

Tip: Best budget option into the city with light luggage.

FastestBest for luggage

Airport Link Line

Suburban rail from Hongqiao T2 to Pudong Airport (PVG).

Time to city

~40 min to PVG

Cost

¥26 end-to-end

Tip: This is the SHA↔PVG link — not Maglev, and not a city-center express.

Airport Bus

Multiple city routes from the ground transport center.

Time to city

45–60 min

Cost

Route-dependent fare (confirm at the ground transport centre)

Tip: Slower than metro but useful for some hotel corridors.

Taxi / DiDi

Queue at arrivals for metered or app rides.

Time to city

30–60 min

Cost

Metered; no official fixed fare published

Tip: Best door-to-door for heavy luggage or groups.

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AVINEX VIP

Terminal 1landside, domestic departures before security

Thin landside Priority Pass room in T1 Building A (Entrance 5) for T1 domestic departures. Hot meals suspended; snacks and soft drinks only.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–last flight (PP also lists 06:00–last flight)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Newspapers / magazines · Soft drinks · Televisions · Wi-Fi

Best for: Pre-security waits · T1 domestic departures

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China Eastern Airlines V01 International Lounge

Terminal 1airside, international departures after security and passport control

Best-documented T1 international Priority Pass option: day beds, showers, complimentary shoe shine, end-of-corridor quiet.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:00–19:40 daily per Priority Pass (also lists 05:45–last China Eastern flight; based on MU schedules, subject to change)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Conference facilities · Day beds · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information · Showers · Shoe shine · Telephone (local calls)

Best for: International / regional departures · Resting before a flight

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VIP Lounge V03

Terminal 1airside, international departures after security and passport control

Straightforward T1 international Priority Pass near Building A 4F. Fine for a short wait; V01 is the stronger documented pick for day beds.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:00–last flight (linked to flight schedules)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Newspapers / magazines

Best for: International / regional departures · Short waits

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China Southern Sky Pearl Club Lounge V26

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures

Practical T2 domestic Priority Pass near gates 50–54; can restrict entry when full. No showers published.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:20–last China Southern Airlines flight (may vary with CZ schedules)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Newspapers / magazines · Massage chairs · Shoe shine (complimentary)

Best for: Short domestic waits · Gates 50–54 area

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Juneyao Air V6 Lounge

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures

Strongest documented T2 Priority Pass choice: fixed 05:30–22:00 hours, gate-38 lift access, showers, free luggage storage, children's play area.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–22:00 daily

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information · Children’s play area · Showers · Luggage storage (complimentary) · Wi-Fi

Best for: Families · Short domestic waits · Gate 38 area

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V1 VIP Lounge

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures (Area B)

Opposite Gate A26 (lift to 2F), Area B only. Timed hot-food windows and free luggage storage; no alcohol or showers listed. PP warns of possibly interrupted services.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–last flight (based on scheduled flights; PP also lists 06:00–last flight)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information · Luggage storage

Best for: Short domestic waits · Gate A26 / Area B

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Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

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Re-synced 2 Nov 2026 from live Priority Pass lounge pages. Showers are listed only at V01 and Juneyao V6. AVINEX has hot meals suspended and admits only T1 domestic departures with a same-day boarding pass.
| Lounge | Terminal / zone | Hours (PP) | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AVINEX VIP | T1 landside, Building A Entrance 5 | 05:30–last flight (PP also shows 06:00) | depends |
| China Eastern V01 International | T1 airside intl, 4F end of corridor | 06:00–19:40 daily (PP also shows 05:45–last MU flight) | worth-it |
| VIP Lounge V03 | T1 airside intl, Building A 4F turn right | 06:00–last flight | depends |
| Juneyao Air V6 | T2 domestic, lift opposite gate 38 to 2F | 05:30–22:00 daily | worth-it |
| China Southern Sky Pearl V26 | T2 domestic 3F near gates 50–54 | 06:20–last CZ flight | depends |

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Most important tips

Know before you go

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

Timing

Wrong terminal costs a landside hop

Read the terminal letter on the boarding pass before you leave the curb or the metro.

T1 and T2 are on opposite sides of the airfield. Same-day T1↔T2 connections require exit, shuttle or Metro Line 10, and a full re-clear. Build that into MCT; do not plan an airside walk.

Layout

T1 A = regional intl; T1 B = Spring/Xiamen/Hebei; T2 = most domestic

Two buildings, no sterile bridge. Line 10 or the free shuttle between them.

Food

Do not invent airside menu prices

Eat when you see something open; do not budget from an unsourced yuan figure.

Status

Priority Pass is terminal- and zone-specific

Match lounge terminal and landside/airside to your actual departure zone.

Live conditions

Right now at SHA

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

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic connections
Rail integration
SHA↔PVG transfers on the Airport Link Line
SkyTeam lounges

Watch out for

Power bank certification checks
Limited international dining
T1-T2 transfers
Peak hour crowds

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.

8.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.5

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

8.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

8.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

50M+ (2025)

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

94%

Typical security

15 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SHA.

Updated Nov 2, 2026

IATA SHA / ICAO ZSSS. Dual-terminal Shanghai city airport ~13 km west of downtown (Changning / Minhang). Operator: Shanghai Airport Authority (shairport.com / shanghaiairport.com). Hotline 021-96990.
Two terminals split by the runways — not airside-connected. T1 (east): Building A = international / HK–Macau–Taiwan; Building B = Spring Airlines, XiamenAir, Hebei Airlines domestic. T2 (west, Hongqiao hub): bulk of domestic flights (China Eastern / Shanghai Airlines hub, plus Air China, China Southern, Juneyao, and others). Confirm terminal on the boarding pass / FIDS every time.
Metro (official shairport transport pages): T1 = Line 10 only (Hongqiao Terminal 1). T2 = Line 2 + Line 10 (Hongqiao Terminal 2). Line 10 is the documented rail link between the two terminals. Free landside T1↔T2 shuttle also exists (Chinese Wikipedia + historical airport notices); stop locations have moved during past T1 works — confirm at the info desk or 021-96990 rather than trusting a 2015 blog pin.
Airport Link Line opened 27 Dec 2024: Hongqiao T2 ↔ Pudong T1&T2 in about 40 minutes. Official Chinese Hongqiao page (updated 2 Apr 2026): first train from Hongqiao T2 05:45, last 22:00, ~15 min headway. Shanghai.gov English guide (updated 31 Mar 2026): full airport–airport fare ¥26 (starts ¥4); last train PVG→Hongqiao 22:15. Entrance near T2 departure Gates 11–12 and B1 by Lines 2/10. Not the Maglev.
Hongqiao Railway Station (HSR) sits in the same western hub as T2 — walkable from T2 via the East Transport Center; from T1 you need Line 10 or the shuttle first. Hubs: China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao; Spring bases at T1.
CAAC power-bank rule on domestic flights (enforced at SHA/PVG per official shairport banner): no power banks without clear 3C certification, unclear labeling, or recalled models/batches. Remove the bank before screening. Do not invent on-time percentages — prior ~93–95% claims were dropped for lack of a re-sourceable official KPI.

4 official sources

Full guide

Explore the SHA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

No airside T1↔T2 connection. Chinese and English Wikipedia and the airport’s own terminal split agree: you leave, ride, and re-clear.
Free T1↔T2 shuttle: documented as a free terminal shuttle on Chinese Wikipedia and in historical Shanghai Airport notices (stop moved to P2 bus area during 2015 T1 works). Third-party bus tables still quote roughly daytime hours and T2 arrivals Door 1 — verify today’s stop and frequency at the info desk or 021-96990. Metro Line 10 remains the reliably signed rail alternative.
T1 Building A (intl / regional): check-in islands A/B; sterile side includes 4F lounges V01 and V03 after passport control.
T1 Building B (domestic LCC/regional carriers): Spring / XiamenAir / Hebei focus; AVINEX VIP is landside at Building A Entrance 5 (before security).
T2: large domestic pier inside the Hongqiao hub; PP lounges Juneyao V6 (lift opposite gate 38), V1 (opposite Gate A26 / Area B), CZ V26 (3F near gates 50–54).
Walking T1–T2 landside is not practical — use shuttle or metro.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Metro Line 2 (T2): east toward People’s Square / downtown; fares are distance-based on the Shanghai Metro tariff (official metro site http://www.shmetro.com) — this guide does not invent a single downtown fare.
Metro Line 10: serves both terminals; use it for T1↔T2 and for Line 10 corridor destinations.
Airport Link Line: Hongqiao T2 ↔ PVG T1&T2 ~40 min, ¥4–¥26 (¥26 full), ~15 min headway; Hongqiao T2 first 05:45 / last 22:00 per official Chinese Hongqiao page (2 Apr 2026). Entrance: departure Gates 11–12 and B1 near Lines 2/10 (official English Hongqiao homepage tip).
Taxi / DiDi: official ranks at both terminals; expect traffic variance — no fixed yuan-to-People’s-Square figure invented here.
Parking: T2 P5–P8 garages moved to unmanned / ETC / Alipay / UnionPay self-pay modes per official Chinese notices on shairport.com; keep one staffed lane when noted. Confirm current rates on site — not republished as a tariff table on the English pages scraped for this refresh.
T1 ↔ Metro Line 10 walkway change (since 8 Oct 2026): use metro Exit 1 and the covered temporary walkway along Konggang 1st Road; the old ground-level link at Exit 3 is closed for works. An underground link is planned after the Hongqiao airport commercial plaza opens (expected May 2027). Official Shanghai notice.

Ride to Shanghai

Pickup at SHA. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Shanghai city center for a live price.

To city center

Shanghai

~14 km

Typical fare

¥26

From Airport Link Line notes

Fixed-price transfers

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Cheapest

Metro Line 2

Direct toward People's Square and the east–west metro spine.

Time to city

about 30 min to People's Square

Cost

Distance-based Shanghai Metro fare

Tip: Best budget option into the city with light luggage.

FastestBest for luggage

Airport Link Line

Suburban rail from Hongqiao T2 to Pudong Airport (PVG).

Time to city

~40 min to PVG

Cost

¥26 end-to-end

Tip: This is the SHA↔PVG link — not Maglev, and not a city-center express.

Airport Bus

Multiple city routes from the ground transport center.

Time to city

45–60 min

Cost

Route-dependent fare (confirm at the ground transport centre)

Tip: Slower than metro but useful for some hotel corridors.

Taxi / DiDi

Queue at arrivals for metered or app rides.

Time to city

30–60 min

Cost

Metered; no official fixed fare published

Tip: Best door-to-door for heavy luggage or groups.

Check your lounge access at SHA

Depends

AVINEX VIP

Terminal 1landside, domestic departures before security

Thin landside Priority Pass room in T1 Building A (Entrance 5) for T1 domestic departures. Hot meals suspended; snacks and soft drinks only.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–last flight (PP also lists 06:00–last flight)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Newspapers / magazines · Soft drinks · Televisions · Wi-Fi

Best for: Pre-security waits · T1 domestic departures

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China Eastern Airlines V01 International Lounge

Terminal 1airside, international departures after security and passport control

Best-documented T1 international Priority Pass option: day beds, showers, complimentary shoe shine, end-of-corridor quiet.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:00–19:40 daily per Priority Pass (also lists 05:45–last China Eastern flight; based on MU schedules, subject to change)

Best for: International / regional departures · Resting before a flight

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VIP Lounge V03

Terminal 1airside, international departures after security and passport control

Straightforward T1 international Priority Pass near Building A 4F. Fine for a short wait; V01 is the stronger documented pick for day beds.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:00–last flight (linked to flight schedules)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Newspapers / magazines

Best for: International / regional departures · Short waits

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China Southern Sky Pearl Club Lounge V26

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures

Practical T2 domestic Priority Pass near gates 50–54; can restrict entry when full. No showers published.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 06:20–last China Southern Airlines flight (may vary with CZ schedules)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Complimentary standard alcoholic drinks · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Newspapers / magazines · Massage chairs · Shoe shine (complimentary)

Best for: Short domestic waits · Gates 50–54 area

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Juneyao Air V6 Lounge

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures

Strongest documented T2 Priority Pass choice: fixed 05:30–22:00 hours, gate-38 lift access, showers, free luggage storage, children's play area.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–22:00 daily

Best for: Families · Short domestic waits · Gate 38 area

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V1 VIP Lounge

Terminal 2airside, domestic departures (Area B)

Opposite Gate A26 (lift to 2F), Area B only. Timed hot-food windows and free luggage storage; no alcohol or showers listed. PP warns of possibly interrupted services.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: 05:30–last flight (based on scheduled flights; PP also lists 06:00–last flight)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information · Luggage storage

Best for: Short domestic waits · Gate A26 / Area B

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Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Re-synced 2 Nov 2026 from live Priority Pass lounge pages. Showers are listed only at V01 and Juneyao V6. AVINEX has hot meals suspended and admits only T1 domestic departures with a same-day boarding pass.
| Lounge | Terminal / zone | Hours (PP) | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AVINEX VIP | T1 landside, Building A Entrance 5 | 05:30–last flight (PP also shows 06:00) | depends |
| China Eastern V01 International | T1 airside intl, 4F end of corridor | 06:00–19:40 daily (PP also shows 05:45–last MU flight) | worth-it |
| VIP Lounge V03 | T1 airside intl, Building A 4F turn right | 06:00–last flight | depends |
| Juneyao Air V6 | T2 domestic, lift opposite gate 38 to 2F | 05:30–22:00 daily | worth-it |
| China Southern Sky Pearl V26 | T2 domestic 3F near gates 50–54 | 06:20–last CZ flight | depends |

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Prepare power banks

Use Airport Link for PVG transfers

Eat before security

Confirm terminal early

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