Information and Travel Guide for Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of China's busiest airport hubs. Located 19 miles east of Shanghai, this airport handled over 40 million passengers in just one year, which made it the third busiest facility in China and the 20th in the world. Currently there are two passenger terminals with a Railway Station located at the center. Inside each terminal travellers will find a variety of amenities as well as duty-free shopping.

History

Before the Pudong Airport was constructed, Shanghai and China relied solely on the Hongqiao International Airport. Finally in the 1990s the Hongqiao Airport could no longer expand to meet incoming demands and the development of Pudong International Airport commenced. The first phase of construction started in 1997 and was opened in 1999. From there, a second runway was constructed in 2005 to accommodate the travellers for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In 2011 the Pudong International Airport got their approval from the Chinese government to expand two more runways and develop a new fifth runway for a total of $4.65 billion Yuan. The constructed is expected to be finished in 2015, which will double the airport's capacity capabilities.

Services and Amenities

Currently the Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers a variety of amenities including:

  • ATMs, financial institutions and currency exchange vendors

  • Luggage lost and found services

  • Business centers for internet access, fax, copying and meetings

  • Telephones

  • Beauty salons

  • Clinics

  • Childcare facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • High-end fashion shopping and duty-free stores

  • A variety of restaurants including bars, sit-down restaurants, fast-food and cafes

Parking

Currently the Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers two car parking lots that include short and long-term parking. Each lot has a capacity of 3,000 vehicles and offers hourly, daily and weekly parking rates.

Surrounding Area

Shanghai Pudong International can have extensive queue wait times during peak travel hours. Not all staff members in the airport are bilingual; therefore, travellers can find it difficult to communicate with staff. Most staff, however, are friendly and capable of pointing a person in the right direction if need be. Out of the airport travellers can take advantage of the extensive taxi networks located within Shanghai, China. Though there are numerous bike lanes, it is important to understand the rules of the road in China before attempting to travel on the chaotic, bustling streets on a bicycle. Streets are extremely crowded in Shanghai and jaywalking is extremely dangerous; therefore, tourists should always wait to cross the roads.

Popular attractions for tourists new to Shanghai include:

  • Jade Buddha Temple

  • Garden of Leisurely Repose

  • Oriental Pearl TV Tower

  • Confucius Temple

  • Zhujiajiao Water Town

Since Shanghai accommodates thousands of travellers each year, guided tours are available in most common tourist attraction areas. Those new to the area will find tour guides that speak a variety of languages to help with the language of the area.

For hotels, travellers will find a variety of hotels located within a one-mile radius of the airport as well as numerous hotels in central Shanghai.

Contact Information:

Telephone: +86 (0)21 6834 1000
Fax: (0)21 6834 2735
Address: Pudong International Airport, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201202, China
Number of Terminals: 1
Website: www.shanghaiairport.com
Time Zone: GMT + 8
Location: The airport is located 30km (19 miles) from central Shanghai
IATA airport code: PVG