Shanghai airport fees: what you pay at PVG
Passengers leaving Pudong on an international or regional flight pay the Civil Aviation Development Fund levy of CNY 90, which includes CNY 20 for the tourism development fund. Domestic passengers pay CNY 50. The Ministry of Finance sets the levy and airlines collect it in the ticket, shown as a separate line. Children aged 12 and under and diplomatic passport holders on international departures are exempt under the 2012 rules. We found no other charge that passengers pay at Pudong.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Aviation Development Fund (international and regional departures) Includes CNY 20 for the tourism development fund. Exempt under the 2012 rules: children aged 12 and under, diplomatic passport holders on international departures. A June 2026 report says the rates have not changed. 1,2 | CNY 90 | Passengers departing on international and regional flights | Inside the ticket | Ministry of Finance of China | Airlines and ticket agents, for the central treasury | In force |
| Civil Aviation Development Fund (domestic) Some regional routes pay less or nothing. Flights on the C919 or C909 are exempt, per a 2026 report. 1,2 | CNY 50 | Domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | Ministry of Finance of China | Airlines and ticket agents, for the central treasury | In force |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources, 2 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The levy is added to the fare when you buy your ticket and is shown as its own line.
- Nothing is paid in cash at the airport.
- If you cancel, the levy is refunded in full with the ticket.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
Is there a departure tax in Shanghai?
Yes. The Civil Aviation Development Fund levy is CNY 90 per international departure and CNY 50 per domestic flight, included in the ticket.
Do children pay the China airport construction fee?
Under the 2012 rules, children aged 12 and under are exempt.
Other airports in China
- Beijing (PEK): International departures pay a CNY 90 Civil Aviation Development Fund levy in the ticket.
Sources
- Ministry of Finance (gov.cn gazette): Civil Aviation Development Fund collection and use measures, Cai Zong [2012] No. 17
- 36Kr: airport construction fee unchanged for over 30 years, CNY 50 domestic and CNY 90 international (26 June 2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.