Shanghai Pudong Airport Lounges
Shanghai Pudong International Airport · Shanghai, China
Pudong (PVG) is China Eastern's home and the city's main international gateway. Lounge access splits across T1 (legacy airlines, some Star), T2 (China Eastern hub, oneworld + SkyTeam, Cathay), and the satellite terminals (S1, S2) reached by automated people mover. The Emirates Lounge No.78 and Cathay Pacific Lounge T2 are the international headliners; numbered VIP rooms cover SkyPriority and contract access.
✓ Fact checked by LoungeDeal on May 13, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at PVG, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
Pudong (PVG) has 17 lounges across T1, T2, and satellite terminals S1/S2. China Eastern is the hub carrier; Cathay, Emirates, Air China and Juneyao run their own lounges at T2. Numbered VIP lounges cover DragonPass and contract access at T1 and satellites. Plan an extra 15-20 minutes to reach satellite gates.
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Our editorial team reviews every Shanghai Pudong International Airport lounge against first-hand visit notes, verified Google Maps ratings, and official access rules from Priority Pass, DragonPass and the airline alliances. Editor's picks are independent — never paid placements — and this guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies.
Last verified May 13, 2026
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The Emirates Lounge (No. 78)
The Emirates Lounge No.78 at T2 is the strongest international product at PVG — Emirates First/Business passengers plus Skywards Platinum/Gold access. Live cooking station, full bar with cocktail program, shower suites. The international standard at PVG.
The Hub @ Aerotel
The Hub @ Aerotel is the Priority Pass + walk-in option at PVG. Useful when transiting without status or premium ticket on China Eastern.
Cathay Pacific Lounge
Cathay Pacific Lounge at T2 Gate D69: fast Wi-Fi, dedicated workstations, quieter than the China Eastern hub lounges. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald and Cathay First/Business access.
Air China First Class Lounge
Air China First Class Lounge at T2: hot Chinese kitchen including dim sum and noodle station. Star Alliance First/Air China top status only — narrow access but the food rivals First Class lounges abroad.
Every lounge. 9 bookable right now.
Juneyao Airlines 72nd VIP Lounge at PVG T2 International for HO Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Connecting Partner reciprocity. Hot Chinese kitchen, full bar. Useful for Star…
China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge No.152 at PVG Satellite Terminal S2 is CZ's SkyTeam lounge. First/Business passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Sky Pearl Diamond/Gold/Silver. Hot Chinese…
VIP Lounge No.120 at PVG Satellite Terminal S1 Domestic serves DragonPass and contracted carrier domestic passengers. Hot Chinese mains, full bar, work zone.
VIP Lounge No.190 at PVG Satellite Terminal S2 Domestic serves DragonPass and contract-access passengers on domestic departures from the S2 satellite. Hot Chinese mains, full bar.
China Eastern International Lounge at PVG T2 Level 4 Mezzanine is CE's premium international tier. SkyTeam Elite Plus, CE international Business Class, and CE First Class. Higher tier than…
Cathay Pacific Lounge at PVG T2 Gate D69 for oneworld Sapphire/Emerald passengers and Cathay First/Business. Noodle Bar (CX signature), full bar, dedicated work zone. Quieter than the CE…
No. 77 China Eastern Lounge at PVG T2 is CE's main hub lounge. SkyTeam Elite Plus members and CE Business Class passengers access. Hot Chinese mains, noodle station, full bar, work zone.…
Airport Affiliated Lounge at PVG T1 (between Gates 18-19, Lounge #37) is a basic airport-operated contract lounge. DragonPass and contracted carrier access. Minimal — coffee, light snacks,…
Area 73 VIP Lounge at PVG T2 domestic departure is a contract lounge near Gate 73 in the T2 domestic area. DragonPass and contracted carrier premium passengers access. Hot Chinese mains,…
VIP Lounge No.135 at PVG Satellite Terminal S1 International serves DragonPass and contracted carrier passengers. Located after passport control and security at the S1 satellite. Hot…
Air China First Class Lounge at PVG T2 (4th floor) is the Star Alliance First Class tier. CA First passengers, Star Alliance First members, and Air China top status access. Dim sum, noodle…
The Hub @ Aerotel at PVG is the transit hotel's airside lounge. Priority Pass holders and walk-in pay enter. Showers, light food, day rooms available separately. Useful for long PVG…
Air China Lounge at PVG T2 2F is the standard Star Alliance Gold reciprocity tier. CA Business Class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, Phoenix Miles Gold+. Hot Chinese kitchen, full…
First Class Lounge No.9 at PVG Terminal 1 is a contract lounge serving premium passengers from multiple airlines. DragonPass and partner access too. Hot Chinese mains, full bar, work zone.
No.39 SAA Lounge at PVG T1 is a contract lounge near Gate 39. DragonPass and contracted carrier access. Hot Chinese mains, full bar.
The Emirates Lounge No.78 at PVG T2 is the airline's Shanghai outpost. Open to EK First/Business passengers and Skywards Platinum/Gold members. Live cooking station, full bar, shower…
VIP Lounge No.69 at PVG T2 is an airport-operated contract lounge near Gate 69. DragonPass and contracted carrier access. Hot Chinese mains, full bar.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 1 (legacy carriers)
T1 handles Star Alliance and SkyTeam non-CE carriers plus some domestic flights. First Class Lounge No.9 is the headline; No.39 SAA Lounge is the SkyTeam-style international option. Less crowded than T2 in most windows.
- —First Class Lounge No.9 — premium passengers and status
- —No. 39 SAA Lounge — SkyTeam-aligned
- —Airport Affiliated Lounge — gates 18-19, basic
Terminal 2 (China Eastern hub, international)
T2 is China Eastern's home and the main international terminal. CE's flagship lounge sits near gate 77 with separate international and domestic operations. Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Juneyao operate their own lounges. Air China runs two lounges at T2 (First Class and standard) for Star Alliance.
- —Emirates Lounge No.78 — premium international
- —Cathay Pacific Lounge — oneworld
- —Air China First Class Lounge — Star First/Top
- —China Eastern Airlines International Lounge — SkyTeam Elite Plus
- —Juneyao 72 — Star Alliance Gold reciprocity
Satellite Terminals (S1 International / S2 Domestic)
Pudong's satellite terminals are reached from T1/T2 by automated people mover. Most departures use satellites — plan extra time. VIP Lounge No.135 (S1 International), VIP Lounge No.120 (S1 Domestic), VIP Lounge No.190 (S2 Domestic), China Southern 152 (S2).
- —VIP Lounge No.135 — S1 International
- —VIP Lounge No.120 — S1 Domestic
- —VIP Lounge No.190 — S2 Domestic
- —China Southern 152 — SkyTeam at S2
How to get into lounges at PVG.
Pudong's lounge access is dominated by China Eastern (SkyTeam) at T2 and a mix of Star and other carriers at T1. Foreign carriers like Cathay and Emirates operate their own lounges. Priority Pass is limited; DragonPass is the broader contract program here.
Priority Pass
PP coverage at PVG is narrow. The Hub @ Aerotel (transit hotel lounge) is the most reliable PP route. Many contract lounges in the numbered VIP family run on DragonPass instead.
DragonPass
DragonPass is the primary contract program at PVG. Covers the numbered VIP family (No.9, No.39, No.69, No.120, No.135, No.190), Airport Affiliated Lounge T1, and Area 73 T2 domestic. Often bundled with Chinese and Asian premium credit cards.
SkyTeam Status (Elite Plus)
Elite Plus opens China Eastern's family of lounges at T2 (No.77, International Lounge) and China Southern Sky Pearl 152 at S2. The strongest reciprocity at PVG given CE's hub presence.
Star Alliance Status
Star Alliance Gold opens Air China Lounge T2. Star Alliance First (rare) opens Air China First Class Lounge T2 4F. Connecting Partner reciprocity (select Juneyao flights) opens Juneyao 72.
oneworld Status
oneworld Sapphire opens the Cathay Pacific Lounge at T2 Gate D69. Emerald opens the same lounge plus arrival access on CX flights. The only oneworld lounge at PVG.
Emirates Skywards + Premium Cabin
Emirates First/Business passengers and Skywards Platinum/Gold members access the Emirates Lounge No.78 at T2. Separate from PP, DragonPass, and alliance access.
Walk-in Day Pass
The Hub @ Aerotel sells walk-in day passes. Some contract lounges accept walk-in pay around RMB 200-400 (~US$30-55). Day rooms and showers at Aerotel are billed separately.
Free Alternatives
PVG has free public seating with charging in all terminals. T2 international airside has restaurants and convenience stores. Free Wi-Fi via SMS verification at all terminals.
Know before you go.
Timing & Crowds
- —T2 No.77 China Eastern peaks 8-10pm for long-haul departures to North America. Pre-peak (6-8pm) is calmer.
- —Cathay Lounge T2 tracks CX HKG/JFK departures — usually empty between flights.
- —Air China First Class Lounge 4F is consistently quieter than the standard CA Lounge 2F.
Satellite Terminal Strategy
- —Most PVG flights depart from the satellite terminals (S1/S2). Reach them via people mover from T1 or T2 after security.
- —Allow 20 minutes from T2 security to reach S2 (MRT-style people mover + walk).
- —Use satellite-terminal lounges (No.120, 135, 190) to avoid backtracking to T1/T2 main.
Maximising DragonPass at PVG
- —DragonPass is the broader contract program here vs Priority Pass.
- —The numbered VIP lounges (No.9, 39, 69, 120, 135, 190) all run on DragonPass.
- —Match the lounge to your gate — Gate 69? Use VIP Lounge No.69, not VIP Lounge No.77.
Chinese Cuisine in Lounges
- —Air China First Class Lounge has the best Chinese food at PVG — dim sum + made-to-order noodles.
- —Cathay Lounge T2 has the Noodle Bar — dan dan noodles and wonton noodles fresh-made.
- —China Eastern lounges serve regional Chinese mains rotating across Cantonese, Sichuan, and Shanghainese flavors.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
PVG has 17 active lounges spread across Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the satellite terminals S1 and S2.
The Emirates Lounge No.78 at T2 is the strongest international product. For oneworld travelers, the Cathay Pacific Lounge T2 is the cleanest experience.
Priority Pass coverage is limited at PVG. The Hub @ Aerotel takes PP. Many numbered VIP lounges run on contract access through DragonPass and partner programs rather than PP.
After security, take the automated people mover from T1 to S1 or T2 to S2. Allow 15-20 minutes to reach satellite gates from main terminal security.
China Eastern Airlines (CE) is the hub carrier. The No.77 China Eastern Lounge T2 and China Eastern International Lounge near gate 77 cover business/first passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus.
Yes — Air China runs two lounges at T2: the Air China First Class Lounge (top-tier) and the standard Air China Lounge (Business Class and Star Gold).
Yes — same-day departure boarding pass is required for all lounges at PVG, plus eligible card/status/ticket class.
No dedicated arrivals lounge at PVG. Showers and short rest options are available at The Hub @ Aerotel transit hotel.