Shanghai Pudong Airport Guide

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located at the east south of Shanghai for 55km, driving about 1.5 hours to downtown, before planning your Shanghai layover, please make sure your layover time is over 7 hours.

Airport Code: PVG

1. 24 and 144 hours Visa-Free Policy

24 hours free visa policy applies to almost all travelers transiting to a third country or region(Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan are included) with a confirmed seat. Passengers can apply it upon arrival.

144-hour free-visa transit can be applied online or after arrival. And it only applies to 53 countries, please check here for more information.

2. Transportation from Pudong airport to Downtown

No. 1. Metro(Pudong Airport-Xujing East)

Take Metro Line 2, it passes many popular downtown sites like Lujiazui, Nanjing East or West Road, People’s Square, Jingan Temple, even you can reach to Hongqiao railway station and Hongqiao airport. Departures 6:00-22:00 every day. It’s a fast and economical way to spend your layover time.

No. 2. Maglev Train(Pudong Airport- Longyang Road)

Wanna experience the high-speed train in Shanghai, the maglev train is a perfect choice for you! You can reach to Longyang station within 8 minutes and transfer to metro line 2 to explore the downtown area. We also provide Maglev train layover tour, the local tour guide will lead you to explore the most highlights, and we can customize your Shanghai layover tour according to your request.

The route operates from 7:02-21:42, with two extra trains at 22:15 and 22:40.

If you are going to catch the Maglev train from Longyang to Pudong airport, remember the maglev train operates from 6:45-21:40.

Interval: 15-20 minutes

Normal Single Trip Ticket: CNY 50

Normal Round-Trip Ticket: CNY 80

VIP Single Trip Ticket: CNY 100

VIP Round-Trip Ticket: CNY 160

Ticket office and boarding

Airport Location: 2F of Pudong Airport Maglev Station

Longyang Location: 2F of Longyang Road Maglev Station

No. 3. Buses

We don’t advise you to take a bus to the downtown center in case you missed the flight by road traffic.

3. Left Luggage

The check-in luggage will be sent to your destination if you transiting in Shanghai Pudong airport. If you want to have a worry-free burden, you can store your handbag at the airport or book one of our private tour.

Left Luggage service location

Terminal 1: Between Gage 4 - 5 in the Departures Hall, Between Gate 6 - 7 in the Arrivals Hall

Terminal 2: Near Island A in the Departures Hall; Near the exit of International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals in the Arrivals Hall

4. Currency Exchange

If you transiting Pudong airport for a layover, better change some local currency to pay meals, entrance tickets, transportation etc.

Terminal 1

Zhangjiang ICE (International Currency Exchange)

Location: Boarding Gate 18 of the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Departures Hall

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Location: Between Gate 9 and Gate 10 of the Reception Area in the Arrivals Hall

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Location: Between Gate 10 and Gate 11 of the Reception Area in the Arrivals Hall

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Location: Between Luggage Carousel 8 and Luggage Carousel 9 of the Baggage Claim Area in the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Hall

Zhangjiang ICE (International Currency Exchange)

Location: Between Luggage Carousel 10 and Luggage Carousel 11 of the Baggage Claim Area in the International Arrivals Hall

Terminal 2

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Location: In the business zone opposite the International Departures waiting area

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Location: Between Luggage Carousel No.26-27 of the Baggage Claim Area in the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Hall

Geoswift Currency Exchange

Location: Near the Business Center of the Middle Walkway in the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Reception Hall

Zhangjiang ICE (International Currency Exchange)

Location: Between Luggage Carousel No.22-23 of the Baggage Claim Area in the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Hall

Hang Seng United Currency Exchange

Location: Between Luggage Carousel No.29-30 of the Baggage Claim Area in the International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Arrivals Hall

Travelex Currency Exchange

Location: Near the joint inquiry counter in the mixed domestic departures and arrivals area; Near the inquiry counter of the Middle Walkway

5. Where to Sleep

If you transiting Pudong for a couple of hours, a time-charging hotel will be your perfect choice to have a nap, providing simple beds and you can take a shower if you want.

Location: Dining Floor near the Entrance  of International, HK-Macao-Taiwan Departures Hall of Terminal 2

Sitting on the lounge can make you comfortable when waiting for your next flight.  

Location: 7F of No.71 VIP Lounge in the Restricted Area of the Departure Hall

Service Hour: 24 hours

If you are transiting for more than 1 day, take the chance to explore downtown and spend a wonderful night stay! Pick your favorite Shanghai layover tour and experience the rapid development of China, witness the beautiful skyline and city view.

6. Free Wifi

For international travelers, please scan your passport through Wifi ticket machine to get username and password. If you have Chinese SIM card, it’s easy to access to free visa by a verification code.

7. What to Eat

There are a handful of options to full up your belly during transiting at Pudong airport, like coffee, beverage, fast food, Chinese meal, Korean food, cakes and snacks, even Halal food.

If you get out of the airport, you can try lots of local authentic tasty food, such as fried bun, xianglongbao, soup dumpling, fried pork, cakes etc. Or take our Shanghai layover food tour to learn food stories and explore Shanghai in a different way.

8. Lost and Found

Location: Between Gate 8 and 9 in the reception area of Arrivals Hall, Terminal 1

Tel: +86-021-68340096; +86-021-68340417

E-mail: lostandfound@shairport.com

9. Power Charger

There are many power outlets and USB sockets in the T1 and T2 terminals for all kinds of mobile devices.

Location: Floor M2 at the waiting area of T1 and T2 terminals.