Can I Fly With This?
PVG
Shanghai Pudong
Shanghai, China (mainland) · CAAC
47M passengers / year
Region: Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
💧 Liquids & scanner status
100 ml liquids enforced. Same CAAC lighter ban as Beijing.
⚠️ Airport-specific things to know
- Lighters and matches banned from both carry-on and checked baggage on domestic Chinese flights.
- 144-hour transit visa-free policy available for many nationalities — strict on onward-ticket proof at immigration.
- Powerbanks must show rated capacity; unbranded units confiscated at security.
- Cash declaration: 20,000 RMB or 5,000 USD equivalent.
✈️ Major airlines using PVG
⚠️ Airport rules vary by terminal, time of day, and current security level. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your airline and the airport's official site (linked below) before flying.