
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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.
Terminals & Runways
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.
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 flying from PVG
19 carriersTop routes from PVG
13 routesOther airports in China
FAQ
Shanghai Pudong International Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, China (Asia), at coordinates 31.150°, 121.800°.
- What is the airport code for Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
- Its IATA code is PVG and its ICAO code is ZSPD.
- What time zone is PVG in?
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time.
- Which airlines fly from PVG?
- Carriers tracked on routes from PVG include Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines and 13 more.
- Where can you fly from PVG?
- Tracked destinations from PVG include Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka, Xian, Qingdao, Nagoya, Tokyo, Seoul and 5 more.