PVG
- To city center
- Shanghai · ~33 km
- Time to city
- Maglev + Metro · 30-40 min
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Airport compare
PVG vs SHA
On the ground
SHA
- To city center
- Shanghai · ~14 km
- Time to city
- Airport Link Line · ~40 min to PVG
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
PVG6.8
SHA8.2+1.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
PVG7.0
SHA7.5+0.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
PVG6.5
SHA6.8+0.3
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
PVG8.0
SHA8.5+0.5
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
PVG7.5
SHA8.0+0.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
PVG6.8
SHA7.2+0.4
Best for
PVG
Fast Maglev/metro combo24h lounge accessStrong on-time performance
SHA
Domestic connectionsRail integrationSHA↔PVG transfers on the Airport Link LineSkyTeam lounges
Watch out for
PVG
Long immigration queues for foreignersCrowded independent loungesPower bank restrictionsSatellite tram walks
SHA
Power bank certification checksLimited international diningT1-T2 transfersPeak hour crowds
Amenities and tips
PVG
Free WiFiDuty-free shoppingMother-and-baby roomsCharging pointsLuggage storageMedical service
3 hours international, 2 hours domestic
The satellite tram, not the security lane, is what makes people miss flights.
T1/S1 vs T2/S2 — read the boarding pass
Wrong terminal plus a satellite tram is a 30-minute mistake.
Priority Pass works — airline rooms are still better
Confirm the live Priority Pass listing for your terminal and satellite.
SHA
Free WiFiCharging pointsCurrency exchangeMother & baby roomsLuggage storageMedical service
Wrong terminal costs a landside hop
Read the terminal letter on the boarding pass before you leave the curb or the metro.
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.
Do not invent airside menu prices
Eat when you see something open; do not budget from an unsourced yuan figure.
Lounges
China Eastern No.77 Lounge
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VIP Lounge 69
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China Eastern Airlines No.36 Lounge
Terminal 1 · airside, international departures
- Priority Pass: Only for passengers flying China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines or a SkyTeam airline; maximum two-hour stay.
China Eastern Airlines V01 International Lounge
Terminal 1 · airside, international departures after security and passport control
- Priority Pass: Max stay 2 hours. Children under 2 admitted free. Unlimited guests per cardholder per Priority Pass listing (confirm your card rules).
Juneyao Air V6 Lounge
Terminal 2 · airside, domestic departures
- Priority Pass: Max stay 2 hours. Access may be restricted due to space constraints. Children under 2 admitted free. Children’s play area available.
AVINEX VIP
Terminal 1 · landside, domestic departures before security
- Priority Pass: Max stay 2 hours. Children under 2 admitted free. Departing passengers only, with a same-day boarding pass; landside, T1 domestic flights only.
Score summaries
PVG · Solid hub with improving on-time stats and good transport links but suffers from immigration bottlenecks and inconsistent lounges.
SHA · 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.