Shanghai is the only city in China with two civilian airports – Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport.
You can fly direct from Shanghai to many of the major cities in the world. It is most important to check your ticket to be sure from which airport your flight departs.
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Hongqiao airport is the domestic hub for Shanghai, via which you can fly to most Chinese cities.
Although handling mainly domestic flights, Hongqiao functions as a standby airport for international flights, in case dense fog or other unexpected situations close Pudong airport.
Hongqiao has two terminal buildings. Building B is a special terminal of China Eastern Airlines.
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Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Pudong airport is the new and the bigger airport in Shanghai. It's an international hub, but also handles many domestic flights. The airport has only one terminal building, but a second is under construction and further expansion has also been planned.
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