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PVGShanghai·Shanghai Pudong International·Shanghai, China
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1½ hours
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Satellite Terminal
Max Transit
30m
via APM (automated people mover)
Avg. Security
25m
Primary Hub
China Eastern Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
90min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
120min
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Getting Between Concourses
An automated people mover connects Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the Satellite Terminal, with the ride itself taking 5-8 minutes but total transfer time stretching to 20-30 minutes with walking and queuing. International arrivals almost always require immigration and customs clearance before reaching any connecting flight, domestic or international, unless the passenger qualifies for and pre-arranges the 144-hour visa-free transit, in which case a separate transit desk and security recheck still apply.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Immigration-heavy international transfers
APM links three terminal areas
China Eastern's primary hub
144-hour transit visa can help or complicate connections
Airlines at PVG
China Eastern AirlinesShanghai Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at PVG?

Still insufficient even for the fastest domestic-domestic connection in the same terminal. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at PVG?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT exactly, workable only if both flights are in the same terminal with no delays. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at PVG?

Solid domestic-domestic connection, though domestic-international transfers with a terminal change stay tight. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at PVG?

Workable for domestic-international in the same terminal, but international-domestic or international-international remain risky. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at PVG?

Meets the MCT for domestic-international and international-domestic transfers, including immigration processing time. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at PVG?

Matches the international-international MCT, adequate if immigration and security lines move normally. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at PVG?

Comfortable margin even for international-international transfers with customs and a terminal change. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at PVG?

Ample time for any connection type, including slower immigration processing during peak banks. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at PVG?

Well beyond any realistic transfer need, even allowing for visa or documentation issues. See full 4 hr guide →

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