Waiting times for check-in at Shanghai Hongqiao tend to be slowest for peak period domestic flights. China Eastern Airlines ground serviceĬheck in service is at a reasonable standard in Shanghai Pudong Airport, and there are many self-serve check-in facilities. China Eastern Airlines operates from Terminal 1, as does its subsidiary, locally based airline, Shanghai Airlines. Shanghai Pudong International Airport has two main terminals, Terminal 1 and the newer Terminal 2 – walking time between the terminals is about 15 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is next to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, a major train hub served by the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway. International and domestic flights operate from Pudong International Airport, although the main China Eastern Airlines base for domestic flights is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which is much close to downtown Shanghai. The Shanghai Maglev Train links Pudong International Airport with Longyang Road Metro Station, from where downtown connections can be made.
The main airport used by the airline is Shanghai Pudong International Airport. China Eastern Airlines has a large aircraft fleet, and long haul international flights are normally operated by their newer Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and Airbus A330 aircraft.