China · Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Online Check-in
Shanghai's primary international airport and China Eastern's main hub. Two terminals (T1, T2) with all international + most domestic. SHA (Hongqiao) handles secondary domestic + regional.
Now at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport hosts about 70 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 1 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
How to check in for a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
PVG has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Shanghai Maglev is fastest to centre
Maglev train: 8 min from PVG to Longyang Road for ¥50 (~$7). Speed peaks at 300 km/h. From Longyang Road, transfer to subway Line 2.
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PVG vs SHA — which Shanghai airport?
PVG = Pudong = international + most flights. SHA = Hongqiao = domestic + regional + Taiwan + Hong Kong. They're 60 km apart. Verify on booking carefully.
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144-hour transit visa-free
Many nationalities (UK, US, EU, AU, CA, JP, KR) qualify for 144-hour visa-free transit at PVG if onward to a third country. Apply at airport, valid in Shanghai + Jiangsu + Zhejiang.
Popular destinations from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal does China Eastern use at PVG?
China Eastern primarily uses Terminal 1 at Pudong. SkyTeam partners (Delta, KLM, Air France, Korean Air) also at T1. T2 is for Star Alliance and other major international.
How do I get from PVG to Shanghai centre?
Maglev (8 min, ¥50) is fastest to Longyang Road. Subway Line 2 (60 min, ¥9) is cheapest. Authorized taxi: ~¥160-200, 60 min depending on traffic.
Is PVG the largest airport in Shanghai?
Yes — PVG (Pudong) handles ~80M passengers/year. SHA (Hongqiao) is smaller (~50M/year), focused on domestic + regional flights.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Shanghai Pudong International Airport official site below.
- Wikipedia: Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: PVG live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- gov.uk travel advice — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for China.