PVG Airport Transfer | Shanghai Pudong International

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG) is the largest of Shanghai's two airports, sitting 30 kilometres east of the Bund on reclaimed land by the East China Sea. The airport operates two terminals (T1 and T2) linked by a free shuttle and a satellite concourse reached by an internal automated people mover. PVG handles the majority of Shanghai's international arrivals; the smaller Hongqiao (SHA), 13 kilometres west of the city, takes most domestic flights. The Shanghai Maglev runs from PVG to Longyang Road in seven minutes at up to 431 km/h — an experience worth having once, but requiring an onward metro or taxi leg to reach most hotels. A LocalsRide driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name sign; the USD fare is confirmed at booking.

PVG Transfer Times

Lujiazui financial district and Shanghai Tower: 30 km, 35–55 min. The Bund and Nanjing Road East: 32 km, 40–65 min. People's Square and Xintiandi: 35 km, 45–70 min. Former French Concession and Xuhui: 38 km, 50–75 min. Jing'an Temple: 38 km, 50–75 min. Hongqiao Railway Station (for bullet trains to Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing): 55 km, 60–90 min. Disneyland Shanghai: 15 km, 25–40 min.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I transfer between PVG and SHA (Hongqiao)?

PVG and SHA are 55 km apart. Metro Line 2 connects them (90–120 min with luggage). A private car takes 45–80 min. For same-day international-to-domestic connections without auto bag transfer, a pre-booked car is safer than relying on the metro.

Does my PVG booking cover Disneyland Shanghai transfers?

Yes — Shanghai Disneyland Resort is only 15 km south-west of PVG (25–40 min by road). Many visitors fly into PVG and go straight to the resort, saving roughly two hours versus checking into a city hotel first.