Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG) is a key aviation hub serving Shanghai and the wider China region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Top-rated tours and experiences in Shanghai, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Nightly rates in Shanghai for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou (CAN) | 9 Air | Direct | 4 Sep | €124 |
| Chongqing (CKG) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 8 Sep | €132 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 10 Nov | €135 |
| Beijing (BJS) | Air China | Direct | 29 Aug | €148 |
| Shenzhen (SZX) | China Southern | Direct | 9 Oct | €155 |
| Sanya (SYX) | China Eastern | Direct | 2 Sep | €156 |
| Bangkok (BKK) | Thai Lion Air | Direct | 10 Sep | €165 |
| Seoul (SEL) | Spring Airlines | 1 stop | 1 Sep | €170 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | Value Jet Nigeria | Direct | 14 Sep | €171 |
| Phuket (HKT) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 13 Sep | €180 |
| Hanoi (HAN) | Value Jet Nigeria | Direct | 14 Oct | €180 |
| Vladivostok (VVO) | China Eastern | 1 stop | 6 Sep | €195 |
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has published nonstop service to 146 airports across 33 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PVG.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | HKG | Hong Kong | 1,255 km |
| Taoyuan | TPE | Taiwan | 676 km |
| Osaka | KIX | Japan | 1,307 km |
| Xi'an | XIY | China | 1,272 km |
| Tokoname | NGO | Japan | 1,456 km |
| Qingdao (Jiaozhou) | TAO | China | 601 km |
| Narita | NRT | Japan | 1,795 km |
| Seoul | ICN | South Korea | 822 km |
| Shenzhen | SZX | China | 1,233 km |
| Chongqing | CKG | China | 1,460 km |
| Beijing | PEK | China | 1,098 km |
| Chengdu (Shuangliu) | CTU | China | 1,704 km |
| Busan | PUS | South Korea | 801 km |
| Changchun | CGQ | China | 1,469 km |
| Haikou (Meilan) | HAK | China | 1,685 km |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | 2,897 km |
| Dalian (Ganjingzi) | DLC | China | 870 km |
| Harbin | HRB | China | 1,655 km |
| Nossa Senhora do Carmo | MFM | Macau | 1,289 km |
| Shenyang | SHE | China | 1,176 km |
| Los Angeles | LAX | United States | 10,415 km |
| Chicago | ORD | United States | 11,334 km |
| Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | CDG | France | 9,266 km |
| Guangzhou (Huadu) | CAN | China | 1,203 km |
57 carriers publish nonstop service at PVG, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | MU | Full Service | 272 |
| Air China | CA | Full Service | 92 |
| China Southern | CZ | Full Service | 70 |
| Carrier FM | FM | — | 68 |
| Juneyao Airlines | HO | Full Service | 51 |
| Spring Airlines | 9C | Budget | 40 |
| Japan Airlines | JL | Full Service | 40 |
| ANA | NH | Full Service | 24 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | ZH | Full Service | 16 |
| Hainan Airlines | HU | Full Service | 14 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 14 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 9 |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3U | Full Service | 8 |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | Full Service | 8 |
| Air New Zealand | NZ | Full Service | 8 |
| Korean Air | KE | Full Service | 8 |
| EVA Air | BR | Full Service | 6 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 6 |
General guidance rather than PVG-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
