Airport lounges at Shanghai’s airports
Both airports run a mix of airline-operated lounges, third-party lounge groups and airport VIP lounges. Access is usually tied to your boarding pass, your airline’s status or a paid day pass.

Pudong lounges
| Lounge | Terminal / area | Opening hours | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 35 China Eastern Lounge | T1, Domestic | 06:00 to last departure | Premium food, Wi-Fi, showers, drinks |
| No. 36 China Eastern Lounge | T1, International | First to last departure | Snacks, premium food, Wi-Fi, showers, drinks, TV, internet terminals, newspapers and magazines |
| Shanghai Airport VIP Service Lounge (SAA No. 39) | T1, International | 06:00 to 19:00 | Premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers |
| VIP Lounge 120B | S1, Domestic | Check on arrival [TO VERIFY] | Wi-Fi, internet terminals, snacks |
| VIP Lounge 135B | S1, International | Check on arrival [TO VERIFY] | Snacks, drinks |
Hongqiao lounges
Hongqiao Terminal 2 has an hourly hotel and lounge facilities on the public floors, and additional lounge offerings in the airside concourse. Airline lounges for China Eastern, Air China, China Southern and other carriers are located near their respective check-in islands [TO VERIFY].
Third-party lounges
Several international lounge networks operate at both airports, offering day passes for a fee, typically with a range of food, drinks, Wi-Fi, showers and workspaces. Current operators, locations and pass prices change frequently and should be confirmed before travel [TO VERIFY].
Access
- Airline lounge passes through your airline’s loyalty programme, often extended to your credit card.
- Airport VIP lounges typically require a business-class ticket, a qualifying status, or a paid pass.
- Guest access rules vary, and many lounges require a same-day boarding pass for entry.
