Jiang Xinhua|2025-08-01
How to stay overnight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
How to stay overnight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
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Struggling to rest before or after a red-eye flight? Shanghai Pudong International Airport has your back! The airport is turning layovers into mini-retreats with free showers, cozy sleeping pods and dedicated rest zones, aiming to become the world's most sleep-friendly airport. Here are five frequently asked questions for global travelers:

How to stay overnight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
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The facilities currently available at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Q1: Where are the free 24-hour shower facilities?

There are 11 shower rooms (nine single and two multifunctional ones) across five locations at the international arrival and transfer areas of T1 (Terminal 1) and T2.

T1: Gate 18 at T1 International Arrival; Inside the T1 International-to-Domestic Transfer Hall

T2: D69 & D83 bridges at T2 International Arrival

Q2: Where are the sleeping pods?

There are 30 sleeping pods at international departure areas of T1 and T2; 13 pods near Gate 67 of T2 are now in use. Remaining pods will be available soon.

Q3: What is the cost of the sleeping pods?

35 yuan (US$4.85) for 30 minutes, 65 yuan for 1 hour and 185 yuan for 3 hours.

Q4: Can people traveling with a small kid share one pod?

One adult may bring one child who is under 12 years old (including age 12) and under 1.4 meters tall into the same pod. Children over 12 years old or taller than 1.4 meters must use a separate pod. Both adults and children are required to register with their real names.

Q5: Where are the free overnight rest zones?

There are eight rest zones equipped with over 1,018 seats and 288 charging sockets. Locations are T1 international departures and domestic arrivals, T2 domestic mixed flow level, as well as S1 (Satellite 1) and S2 domestic and international departure areas.

For more details, please call 96990 and select the English service or scan the QR code of the mini program "浦东国际机场".

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