PVG · Shanghai · Terminal Terminal 1
China Eastern Airlines Check-in at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
China Eastern Airlines departs from Terminal Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
China Eastern Airlines check-in rules at PVG
Step-by-step at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Check in online
Open the China Eastern Airlines app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1
China Eastern Airlines flights at PVG depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 150 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 1 international + domestic gates
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding China Eastern Airlines at PVG
Terminal Terminal 1 notes
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Typical gates
China Eastern Airlines flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 international + domestic gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 1 has Chinese + international food (Shanghai dumplings, Burger King, Costa), local Shanghai snacks, large duty-free with Chinese liquor + cosmetics.
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Lounges
China Eastern Premium Lounge T1 (Business + Eastern Miles Platinum/Gold + SkyTeam Elite Plus). Modern facility with Chinese cuisine. Multiple T1 locations.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. China Eastern offers child meal pre-order + free amenity bag on long-haul.
Known issues at PVG with China Eastern Airlines
PVG vs SHA Hongqiao
Problem: Shanghai has two airports — PVG (Pudong, international) and SHA (Hongqiao, domestic + regional). China Eastern operates both.
Solution: Verify airport on booking. PVG = Pudong = international + most domestic. SHA = Hongqiao = secondary domestic + Taiwan + HK. Inter-airport: 60–90 min.
737 MAX 8 in fleet history
Problem: China Eastern grounded 737 MAX 8 fleet after 2022 incident. MAX 8 returned to service 2024 with additional inspections.
Solution: If safety concerns, China Eastern's A320/A330/A350 fleet is more common — book by aircraft type via aggregators.
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