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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
(上海浦东国际机场)
International Airport
浦东
"During daytime crowded... My preference - night flights...."(37 Tips)
"It's simply the best in China!"(24 Tips)
"Well connected to the city via subway and maglev train."(7 Tips)
"Free Wifi working all area"(29 Tips)
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M Fadzril FaezOctober 22, 2016Your lighter will surely be confiscated sooner or later. Don't worry! The airport prepares fixed lighters at each & every smoking room for your own convenience. 😅
Upvoted 1 week ago
Steve HaltFebruary 11, 2018The airport is very well facilitated. Free Wi-Fi is easy to connect to (the interface is in English); there are information boards everywhere, and all the announcements are usually on time.Upvoted 1 day ago
Dave McJanuary 3, 2019The busiest airport in China with 96 million passengers passing through. Make sure you scan your fingerprints at the kiosk in the terminal and fill out your arrival card before immigration!
Upvoted 2 days ago- Dave McNovember 4, 2017T1 is not as fancy-pants as T2, but I prefer the shorter walks and the smaller crowds make immigration and security lines quicker.
An international airport that handles 100 million passengers a year, all of whom have to exit through one of TWO customs baggage scanners at any given time (just for show, of course).
The only airport in the world without convenience stores and fast food restaurants by the gates, only expensive sit-down restaurants, so be sure you bring your own food before going through security!
Rosanna WangJuly 20, 2017Fish n chips at Grappas is the best fish n chips I've ever had. It's tender, juicy, and lightly crisped. The tartar sauce is homemade!
- Rosanna WangJuly 20, 2017Get a two-person foot massage. You won't regret it! Only 260 rmb for 45 minutes of heavenly relaxation.
To get wifi access without a Chinese phone number, head to one of the wifi ticket machines for a login username and password!- RossNovember 24, 2018Getting the free Wi-Fi to work here is complicated. You need to get a code via SMS or through a Wi-Fi kiosk.
It says one of the best airport in China. But if compares to other cities, here ain’t that convenient... still needs to improve more. The services.. also the subway connections to the airport.Upvoted Mar 9
There is terminal 1 and 2, both terminals for international and domestic flight. I had better come early because of long queue at security, immigration and security.:.
Nam Nắn NótNovember 1, 2016Fr airport u can take the maglev (high speed train 45rmb/pax) or metro line 2(7rmb/pax-it take 1hours to People Square-central of Shanghai).Remember change the other side metro in Guanglan Road.
Big and efficient. For the 144 hour visa, fill out a blue/white arrival card. Onward ticket on your phone screen is fine.
Epicurean 🗼dventuresSeptember 11, 2017Modern.Clean.Efficient.Considering that it's a major hub,it's well-managed compared to some airports in Europe & US.Our experience was good@immigration,customs,baggage claim,tax refund,info counters.
Stephen PerleMay 13, 2017Good food choices. If you are going elsewhere in Shanghai the metro is great and if the direction is good for you the Maglev train is worth the extra money given the speed.
Enis AksoyOctober 29, 2016Large big airport! The gates change and they may take you to the plane like Istanbul Atatürk Airport. I felt similar to each other in this way!
PVG T2 is where Cathay located, although the lounge is not as great as you can see from other places. If you are a Chinese citizen, with a new passport, border control is super easy.
For Asia it's decent. They are improving a lot. Lounge not so good. Highly recommend for cigarettes purchase as it is extremely cheap. Taxis are hard. Pre book car.
Nick KFebruary 12, 2016Take maglev train! Very cheap sunrise duty free, especially for Estée Lauder (one of the cheapest in the world)! You can buy 5% discount coupon for 1 rmb cent in taobao for this duty free.
Ankur BanerjeeMarch 4, 2018There's a smoking area in T2 next to Gate D73. Follow the escalator up to the 2nd floor and follow the signs next to the cafe. There are lighters tethered to a box since your own would be confiscated.
Groupon MalaysiaApril 23, 2013Welcome to Shanghai! G-tip: Do visit the Bund at night! Very impressive buildings. Enjoy the various colors of the oriental pearl tower on the opposite side of the Bund.
- Alessandro CandeoDecember 18, 2016PVG airport is the main Shanghai intl' hub. Well connected to the city via subway and maglev train. Quite far though. Land services tend to favor passengers of Chinese carriers (eg, lounges).
ToutouJuly 31, 2016Competitive price of cosmetics in Sunrise duty free stores. Most products are even cheaper than Hongkong. Ask for express line for late arrival passenger in immigration and security check.- This airport breaks every basic rule of smooth people flow.It’s bottleneck after bottleneck. And to think there’s another airport in the same city, under the same authority, that is A+. Mind-boggling.
Nick TanDecember 27, 2015China Unicom SIM cards can be availed right after clearing immigration. It's a must-have in Shanghai as all free wifi signals in the city require a Chinese mobile number as your username.
SioKs PhotogFebruary 6, 2018Busy airport and little they speak English specially the guards and employees of the airport
Very very crowded during the spring festival in the business lounge as lots of local travelling. Try to avoid early February.
Jordy TMay 5, 2018If you need WiFi, check out the info booth. They rent out tiny WiFi routers. Download the APP: VPN PROXY MASTER- it gives you the ability to visit all social media and google/ gmail. Is about 100 RMB
Kari 凯瑞June 16, 2017Come early to avoid the lines. If you are late they will give you acc as to a special line to catch your flight
The best thing about this place is convenient connection to the city by maglev train @200mph!
The policy for portable chargers and batteries have become very strict. You can only bring 2 with you and they must be carry-on. Don't attempt to buy a bunch from Taobao as gifts for your friends!
Be ready when you are to check in, you might get to deal with personnel that speaks neither English or French so better practice your Chinese.
Foz EvansJune 10, 2014When going through the domestic security checkpoint, make sure to ask for Xiao wang. His pat downs are thorough yet gentle and respectful.
Amanda YiwuSeptember 29, 2013If you want to do business in Yiwu International Trade City,and start from Shanghai Pudong Airport, here is the easiest way www.yiwuen.com/yiwu/how-can-i-go-to-yiwu-from-my-country/shanghai-to-yiwu
- Nam Nắn NótNovember 1, 2016Free wifi but can not acess when u have to fill up chinese phone number (buy simcard with at least price 150-180rmb).Very unconvenience.Big space,security check strictly.Price in duty shop expensive
Eric HoekMay 18, 2014It was quite easy to obtain the 72 hour transit visa at the immigration counter for foreigners. I just needed to show the eticket of my next flight that departs within 3 days.
Just remember. This is the point where you give up all your biometrics to the sky net of china.
Peter van TeeselingAugust 11, 2017There is a small supermarket close to gate 20-21 (I think). Good choice great prices.- Very big airport and baggage claim time is always very long, u need at least 30 mins
SpaceBall1July 3, 2018Departures terminal one is long as.. my balls. You thought Hongquao train station was big? This terminal is longer!
MarianoJanuary 26, 2012Chinese people have been treated like cattle for 100 years. Like cattle, those who run, who get somewhere first may get serviced. No respect. They push, run... Just push back, harder! You'll be fine!
Jono HaysomOctober 22, 2014A good modern airport with good shopping and eateries. The wifi is free but a pain to get working (and slow)
What’s there to complain about... the business lounge could be better.Upvoted Feb 27
Mariana YañezJune 30, 2015Get a maglev ticket to go into the city (50 yuan single trip, 20% discount showing your plane ticket). Once in destination, walk outside to your right and get a taxi from the official line.- Peter van TeeselingAugust 11, 2017For non Chinese there is a wifi station at gate 19 T1. Use passport to scan and you will get a code. The phone code does not work.
Erik BernskioldJanuary 29, 2015Clean and easily navigated airport. Great lounge with good food choices! Congestion on the apron can be a bit of a nuisance.
If you're 5 hours early like I am, check out the Massage spot on the 2nd floor. $25usd per hour. One of the best I've ever had. Im gnna staying till I leave in 4 hours 59 mins!- M Fadzril FaezOctober 22, 2016Be careful when choosing your next transport to your next destination. An airport shuttle could cost up to RMB650 to go to Shanghai. Choosing local taxis can end you up with a long queue.
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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
6000 Yingbin Ave | 迎宾大道6000号 (Qihang Rd | 启航路)
浦东
上海市, 201202
中国
浦东
上海市, 201202
中国
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG, ICAO: ZSPD) is the primary international airport serving Shanghai, and a major aviation hub for Asia.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
+86 21 2333 0999
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"Ajisen Ramen! Best fast food noodles in shanghai."
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"family mart: you can buy drinks and foods cheaper than other places, for example for a Turkish guy after eaten some meat sparkling water will be really good, and it is cheaper than most of places..."
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"The quickest ride I experiences so far! A few minutes was enough to reach the airport from CELAP Pudong! Amazing speed and comfort :)"
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