Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Airport Information

(Shanghai, China)

A modern facility, which only opened in 1999 to become Shanghai's primary international airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is close to the towns of Chuansha, Huinan, Sinchang and Zhou Pu, and within the city's Pudong region. The airport is located around 30 km / 19 miles south-east of Shanghai city centre and has become a significant hub for both Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, who operate Asian, European and transatlantic flights.

In total, Shanghai flights run to more than 60 domestic destinations and 70 international and regional destinations, with an annual throughput of some 40 million passengers, slightly less than half of which are from international destinations. The Ramada Pudong Airport Hotel is situated onsite at the airport and provides facilities for both companies and individual business travellers.


Local buses run to downtown Shanghai, the Exhibition Centre and the main train station, amongst other venues. The famed rapid Maglev rail service is also popular and provides extremely fast connections to central Shanghai. Taxis and hotel shuttles operate 24 hours a day at Pudong Airport and limousines can also be arranged for those wanting to travel with a little more style.

About Shanghai Tourism

Known locally as 'Hu', Shanghai is a bustling metropolis that is rich in culture, combining elements of modern and traditional. Located in eastern China and centred around the Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai is the country's biggest city and full of interest for visitors.

Close to Pudong Airport (PVG), the city's must-sees are often based around People's Square and include the Shanghai Museum. Spread across four storeys, this massive facility features 11 galleries and three exhibition halls. Meanwhile, the area known as Bund is home to an eclectic mix of Eastern and Western architecture and is worthy of a visit. Other attractions include the ancient Yu Gardens, Shanghai Botanical Garden, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Jinjiang Amusement Park, and the Riverside Promenade, which edges the Huangpu River and offers great views as you stroll.

Contact Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG):
Address: Yingbin road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201202, China
Airport Code: PVG Tel: +86 21 6834 1000 Fax: +86 21 6834 2735 Email: not available Website: http://www.shanghaiairport.com