Connecting Flights at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Connection requirements at Shanghai Pudong depend on your itinerary, airline, ticket type, baggage arrangements, terminal and whether you are transferring between domestic and international flights. Do not assume that every connection follows the same process.
Before booking
- Ask the airline to confirm the minimum connection time for your exact itinerary.
- Check whether both flights are on one ticket and whether baggage will be checked through to your final destination.
- Confirm whether your connection requires immigration, customs, security screening or a terminal change.
- Check visa and transit eligibility using current official Chinese government guidance for your nationality and itinerary.
During the transfer
Follow transfer signs and instructions from airport staff. If you have separate tickets, you may need to enter China, collect baggage and check in again; this depends on your travel documents and airline arrangements. Ask airline staff immediately if your inbound flight is delayed or you are unsure where to go.
Allow enough time
There is no single connection time that is safe for every passenger or itinerary. Use the airline’s confirmed minimum connection time and allow additional margin for separate tickets, baggage collection and entry formalities.
Official airport information: Shanghai Airport Group. Arrivals · Baggage and customs · Terminals