# PVG — Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International)

> PVG (Shanghai Pudong International) is the main international airport serving Shanghai, China. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/pvg-shanghai

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Maglev to Longyang Road + Metro Line 2
- **Typical fare:** ¥50 + ¥4
- **Journey time:** 8 min Maglev + 30 min Metro
- **Pickup point:** Maglev station below T1/T2
- **Key warning:** Avoid anyone offering 'taxi' inside arrivals — black cabs charge ¥400+
- **Fare reality (PVG → People's Square):** expected ¥54–¥200 · concerning ¥300+ · likely scam ¥500+ black cab
- **Overall risk:** medium — Maglev + Metro is iconic and cheap. 'Black cab' touts inside arrivals are persistent.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of PVG, ranked

1. **Metro Line 2 (direct)** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥8, journey 60–80 min, wait Every 7 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Direct
   - Cons: Slow
2. **Maglev + Metro** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥54, journey 45 min, wait Every 20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Iconic; Faster
   - Cons: Transfer at Longyang Rd
3. **Official Taxi** — cost ¥160–¥220, journey 45–70 min, wait 0–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Tolls extra; Long queue
4. **Didi** — cost ¥150–¥220, journey 45–70 min, wait 10–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Need Chinese phone or AliPay-linked Didi

## First 30 minutes after landing at PVG

1. Follow signs to Maglev (basement) or Metro Line 2
2. Maglev ¥50, Line 2 ¥4 to People's Square
3. Use AliPay / WeChat Pay or cash
4. For official taxi go to the outdoor rank
5. Plan 60–90 min to city by metro

## Common scams at PVG

- **Black-cab tout** (high risk): Person offers ¥500 flat to city — no meter. _How to avoid:_ Walk to the outdoor taxi rank or take Metro/Maglev.
- **Long-route detour** (medium risk): Driver takes outer ring road for higher tolls. _How to avoid:_ Insist on direct route or use Didi for fixed price.

## Payment warnings at PVG

- AliPay/WeChat Pay strongly recommended
- Cash backup in small RMB notes

## Arrival checklist for PVG

- Setup AliPay before arrival
- Metro or Maglev
- Official taxi rank only

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Last updated: May 2026

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