Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Terminal 1
Terminal 1 opened on 1 October 1999, together with a 4,000-metre runway and the airport’s cargo hub. Its wave-shaped exterior draws on the outline of a seagull, and the building was designed from the outset with room for expansion.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1 October 1999 |
| Design | Wave-shaped, seagull-inspired exterior |
| Area | About 280,000 square metres |
| Annual capacity | Roughly 20 million passengers |
| Check-in counters | 204 |
| Luggage belts | 13 |
| Gates | 28, including some double-deck stands |
| Levels | Departures Level 3, arrivals Level 2, baggage claim and transfers Level 1 |
Airlines
Terminal 1 is the main base of China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, and also handles a wide range of international carriers including Qantas, Delta Air Lines, Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.
Facilities
- Restaurants, banks, and left-luggage storage.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.
- 240-hour visa-free transit service for eligible passengers.
- Duty-free retail and newsagent kiosks.
- Accessible toilets and baby-care rooms.
Getting to Terminal 1
Metro Line 2 and the maglev both serve Pudong Airport, with the station linked to the terminal buildings. Airport bus lines 1–8 depart from the transport centre, and taxis queue at the arrivals hall. Terminal 1 is 600 metres from Terminal 2, linked by the free shuttle bus.