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Shanghai Pudong International Airport Insider Guide
PVGPVG is Shanghai’s main international hub. Two terminals, long walks, strong lounge coverage, Maglev/metro to city.
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70min
Transit to city
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70min
Immigration
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60min
Security buffer
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| T1/T2 | PP/contract lounges | PP/Dragon/Paid | Some | Snacks/buffet | About $30–50 USD |
| T1/T2 | Airline lounges (SkyTeam/Star/others) | Alliance biz/elite | Some | Buffet, showers | N/A |
Plenty of lounges; quality varies. Showers in some PP/airline lounges.
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Traveler notes
- Long walks and possible gate changes; check terminal/gate early.
- Immigration can spike on long-haul banks; add buffer.
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Sleep / Rest
- Basic seating; lounges or nearby hotels for rest.
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Food
- Chinese and international options; quality mixed.
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Showers
- Available in some lounges.
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Luggage Storage
- Storage counters; about $5–10 USD per item/day.
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Transit to City
- Maglev + metro: ~25–35 minutes; fast.
- Metro: Cheaper, ~45–70 minutes.
- Taxi: 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.
- Buffer: Back at PVG 3h intl, 2h regional.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Airport counters; eSIM cheaper beforehand.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD/CNY via bank.
- Wi‑Fi: Free (may require phone/email login).
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