Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Flights

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport now has two terminals, namely Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Terminal 1 is mainly used for domestic flights of Spring Airlines, and international (regional) flights of other airline companies.

Terminal 2 copes with all other domestic flights except that of the Spring Airlines. Whether you fly for arrival or departure, better check the right terminal to go!

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Domestic Departures

• Check-in: find check-in counter via flight information display system or terminal guide sign;
• Security-check: Please prepare your boarding pass, valid certificate for security check;
• Boarding: after security check, you can go to the corresponding lounge in accordance with the boarding gate indicated in your boarding pass.

International Departures

• Check-in: find check-in counter via flight information display system or terminal guide sign;
• Inspection & Quarantine
• Customs
• Immigration Inspection
• Security Check: Please prepare your boarding pass, valid certificate for security check;
• Boarding: after security check, you can go to the corresponding lounge in accordance with the boarding gate indicated in your boarding pass.

2. Arrival Procedure

Domestic Arrivals

Gate Arrival – Domestic Arrival Access – Luggage Claim – Arrival Hall

International Arrivals

Gate Arrival – International Arrival Access – Inspection & Quarantine –Immigration – Luggage Claim – Customs – Arrival Hall

3. Check-in Time

The check-in time of domestic flight is usually closed 45 minutes before the departure time, and 30-40 minutes for most international flights. It is recommended to arrive at the airport in advance for about 2 hours.

Note: To board on the flight smoothly, it is suggested make sure about the airline and terminal of your flight while booking and reach the airport in advance to get your flight ticket and check in.

4. Luggage Restriction

Domestic Flights

First Class passengers can have 2 pieces of carry-on luggage, and Business Class and Economy Class passengers with only 1 piece. Every piece of luggage shall be no more than 20*40*55 cm and the total weight shall be under 5 kg.

International Flights

Usually, every piece of carry-on luggage shall be no more than 20*40*55 cm and the total weight shall be under 7 kg.

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