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Shanghai Pudong PVG Lounge Guide (2026): China Eastern & Star Alliance

By James Chen 7 min read
Quick Answer

Shanghai PVG lounge score 8.5/10. T1 Star Alliance (Air China lounges); T2 China Eastern/SkyTeam. Maglev to city in 8 min. Not SHA Hongqiao. See /airports/shanghai.

Shanghai Pudong international terminal.
Photo: Robin van der Vliet / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Terminal split

T1 for Star Alliance with Air China lounges. T2 for China Eastern with extensive First/Business clubs.

T1 for Star Alliance with Air China lounges. T2 for China Eastern with extensive First/Business clubs.

Inter-terminal transfers are landside — allow 90+ min for connections between alliances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

PVG or SHA?

International long-haul uses PVG (Pudong). SHA Hongqiao is domestic/regional.

Written by James Chen

Senior Editor, Middle East & Asia

James covers Gulf carriers and premium Asian airlines, with a focus on business and first class hard product. Based between London and Singapore, he books every review flight himself — no press trips.

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