Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits roughly 30 kilometres east of central Shanghai, in the Pudong New Area, China. Opened in 1999 to relieve the older Hongqiao Airport, it serves as China's primary gateway to intercontinental destinations and one of Asia's busiest international hubs, handling a vast share of Shanghai's long-haul passenger and cargo traffic.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits roughly 30 kilometres east of central Shanghai, in the Pudong New Area, China. Opened in 1999 to relieve the older Hongqiao Airport, it serves as China's primary gateway to intercontinental destinations and one of Asia's busiest international hubs, handling a vast share of Shanghai's long-haul passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport operates two main passenger terminals — T1 and T2 — alongside a dedicated satellite concourse, S1, connected to T2 via an automated people mover. Four runways serve the airfield, orientated broadly east–west to accommodate prevailing winds. The airport operates around the clock, and a long-planned third terminal remains in advanced stages of development to significantly expand capacity.
Overview
Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits roughly 30 kilometres east of central Shanghai, in the Pudong New Area, China. Opened in 1999 to relieve the older Hongqiao Airport, it serves as China's primary gateway to intercontinental destinations and one of Asia's busiest international hubs, handling a vast share of Shanghai's long-haul passenger and cargo traffic.
Airlines
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Cargo Airlines maintain significant hub or focus-city operations here, with China Eastern treating Pudong as its primary base. Major international carriers including Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Japan Airlines operate scheduled services, making Pudong one of the most internationally connected airports in mainland China.
Airlines
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Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, China (Asia), at coordinates 31.150°, 121.800°.
- Its IATA code is PVG and its ICAO code is ZSPD.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves Shanghai, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits at latitude 31.150° and longitude 121.800°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from PVG include Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines and 13 more.
- Tracked destinations from PVG include Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka, Xian, Qingdao, Nagoya, Tokyo, Seoul and 5 more, spread across 5 countries.
- Its address is S1 Yingbin Expressway, Shanghai Shi, China, the phone number is +86 21 96990, the official website is http://www.shairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.