✈️ Flights to Major Cities from Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves as a major hub for domestic flights, operated by airlines like China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Below are details for flights to key Chinese cities, including schedules, durations, and approximate ticket prices (as of July 2025).

Destination	Flight Duration	Daily Flights	Price Range (CNY)	Major Airlines
Beijing (PKX/PEK)	2h 15m	50+	¥400-1200	China Eastern, Air China, Hainan Airlines
Guangzhou (CAN)	2h 30m	40+	¥500-1500	China Southern, China Eastern, Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen (SZX)	2h 30m	30+	¥450-1400	China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines
Chengdu (CTU)	3h	25+	¥600-1800	China Eastern, Air China, Sichuan Airlines
Qingdao (TAO)	1h 40m	20+	¥300-900	China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Juneyao Airlines
Harbin (HRB)	2h 50m	15+	¥500-1500	China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines

🛫 Airport Overview: Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

🚍 Transportation from Pudong Airport

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport to the city center or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station for further travel is straightforward with multiple options. Here’s how to reach key transport hubs or the city center for connections to major cities.

Transport	Destination	Duration	Cost (CNY)	Details
Maglev Train	Longyang Road	8 min	¥50	Connects to Metro Line 2 for city center
Metro Line 2	People’s Square	65 min	¥7	Links to Hongqiao Airport/Railway Station
Airport Link Line	Hongqiao Airport	40 min	¥10-20	Direct rail to Hongqiao, opened Dec 2024
Taxi	City Center	45 min	¥170-190	Available 24/7, book via Didi app
Airport Bus	City Center	90 min	¥22	Multiple routes, departs every 15-30 min

🛂 Visa Information for Transit Passengers

Shanghai Pudong Airport offers a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of 53 countries, allowing exploration of Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces for up to 6 days. A 24-hour visa-free transit is available for most nationalities for shorter layovers. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your travel date.

• 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Apply online or at the airport. Requires a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 144 hours.
• 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Available for most nationalities, ideal for quick layovers without leaving the airport.
• Documents Needed: Valid passport, onward ticket, and completed arrival card.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Book flights 30-60 days in advance on platforms like Trip.com or Ctrip for the best deals.
• PVG’s Terminal 1 and 2 handle domestic flights, with S1/S2 for additional capacity.
• Use the Maglev train for a fast 8-minute ride to Longyang Road, then connect to Metro Line 2.
• Arrive at PVG 2 hours before domestic flights for check-in and security.
• Consider the Airport Link Line for quick transfers to Hongqiao Airport or Railway Station.

🍽️ Airport Amenities & Services

📊 Flight Statistics

Metric	Value	Ranking
On-time Performance	62.7% (2017 data)	★★★★☆
Customer Satisfaction	4.2/5.0	★★★★☆
Safety Record	Excellent	★★★★★
Weekly Departures	5,341+	★★★★★