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Shanghai Pudong International Airport vs Orlando International Airport
Detailed comparison of PVG and MCO on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) scores higher overall at 8.0/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.
How good is Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) scores 8.0/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.8),
passenger experience (8.0), and facilities (8.3).
Lounge quality rates 8.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Shanghai Pudong PVG scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.5/10. Terminal 1 Star Alliance; Terminal 2 China Eastern/SkyTeam. Maglev to city in 8 min. Verify PVG vs SHA Hongqiao on ticket. See /guides/shanghai-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score8.0Excellent
On-time7.8Departure reliability
Experience8.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.3Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.8
Passenger Experience
8.0
Facilities & Comfort
8.3
Lounge score8.5/10
Highlights
Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance (Air China, United, Lufthansa); Terminal 2 serves China Eastern and SkyTeam partners
China Eastern and Air China First/Business lounges among Asia's largest airline clubs
Maglev train to Longyang Road in 8 minutes — fastest airport-to-city link in the world
Common one-stop for UK–China and UK–Australia on China Eastern and partner metal
Overview
China Eastern and Star Alliance hub — Terminal 1 and 2 satellite design with strong premium lounges for UK–China and UK–Asia routings via Shanghai.
Terminal 1 and 2 lounge access
Terminal 1 hosts Star Alliance carriers with Air China and partner lounges. Terminal 2 serves China Eastern — China's largest airline at PVG — with extensive First and Business lounges.
Inter-terminal transfers require landside transport or shuttle — not airside. Connections between Star Alliance and SkyTeam metal require immigration unless on protected interline.
UK traveller notes
UK passport holders typically need a visa for China unless qualifying for 144-hour transit visa-free in Shanghai — verify current immigration rules before planning a layover exit.
Compare PVG against Beijing PEK (/airports/beijing) and Hong Kong HKG (/airports/hkg) for UK–Asia routing — PVG strong for China domestic connections; HKG for Oneworld.
Orlando, United States · MCO · #2 in this comparison
Main terminal + 4 airside concourses (A–E) · 57M+ passengers/year
7.3/ 10
How good is Orlando International Airport?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Orlando MCO scores 7.3/10 — Florida theme-park gateway. Virgin Atlantic from LGW/MAN. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-florida-2026 and /guides/orlando-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.4/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida theme parks
Virgin Atlantic and BA direct from LGW/MAN; TUI package flights seasonal
The Club at MCO and Delta Sky Club — Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
Compare Miami (/airports/mia) for Miami Beach and Caribbean cruise connections
Overview
Florida theme-park gateway — Virgin Atlantic, BA, and Norwegian direct from UK plus dense domestic connections for Disney, Universal, and Gulf Coast holidays.
UK family holiday routing
Virgin Atlantic and BA offer direct UK–MCO; TUI and Jet2 package charters seasonal from regional UK.
Allow 90+ min for immigration and baggage at peak UK arrival banks (school holidays).
FAQ
Which is better, Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Orlando International Airport?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) scores higher overall at 8.0/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, PVG or MCO?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) scores higher for lounges at 8.5/10, versus Orlando International Airport at 7.4/10.
Which airport is more on-time, PVG or MCO?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) has stronger on-time performance at 7.8/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.0/10.
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