Shanghai Airport Guide
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Each has international and domestic zones. A free shuttle connects terminals every 10 minutes (06:00–24:00).
72 Hours Visa-Free Transit
Since Jan 1, 2013, Shanghai carries out a 72-hour visa-free transit policy for travelers from 50+ countries. You can stay in Shanghai without a visa for up to 72 hours when transiting through to a third country.
Pudong Airport Transportation
- PVG Shuttle Bus – 10 bus lines to city center
- Maglev Train – 8 minutes to Longyang Road Metro
- Subway Line 2 – to People’s Square (RMB 3–9)
- Shanghai Taxi
- Private Airport Transfer – book online from USD 60
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA has Terminal 1 (mostly domestic) and Terminal 2 (domestic + some international). T2 is connected to Hongqiao Railway Station. Free shuttle between T1 and T2.
Hongqiao Airport Transportation
- Hongqiao Shuttle Bus – 9 bus lines to city center
- Subway Line 2 – direct to T2
- Subway Line 10 – direct to both T1 and T2
- Shanghai Taxi – ~25 min to downtown (RMB 65)
- Private Airport Transfer – book online from USD 50