Xian Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is located about 43 kilometers (about 31 miles) northwest of downtown Xian in Xianyang, a county-level city of Xian. Ranked as one of the top seven aviation hubs in China, Xian Airport is home to 57 domestic daily flights from almost every major Chinese destination. Among them, there are a number of direct scheduled flights to some well-know tour destinations in China, such as Dunhuang, Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou.
International airlines from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, totaling 10 Asian, cities have well established services at XIY. In 2005, there commenced 7 new international airline routes to and from Germany, France, Britain, America and Canada via transfers in Beijing. In 2006, eight other international airline routes to and from Europe, America and Asia were put into use via transfers in Shanghai. International air connections with Hong Kong and Macau are also available depending on the airline schedule. Presently, with a total of 17 international air routes, Xian has become the city with most international connections in Western China.
Xianyang International Airport Enquiry: 029-88798450
Airport Transportation
Airport Shuttles
With the help of Xian Xianyang International Airport Expressway which reduces the journey to 27 kilometers (16.8 miles), the transportation between the airport and downtown Xian is quite easy at present. Usually, a single journey takes no more than one hour by the airport shuttle. Moreover, the under construction Xian Xianyang International Airport Exclusive Expressway will make the journey even easier after 2009.
Inquiry Number: 029-88791384
| Line 1 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Bell Tower | T1; 1F of T2 | 24 hours | CNY25 | ||
| Bell Tower→Xian Airport | Melody Hotel | 06:00~20:00 every 20 minutes | CNY25 | ||
| Line 2 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Xian Railway Station | 1F of T2 | 09:15~17:15 | CNY25 | ||
| Xian Railway Station→Xian Airport | Longhai Hotel | 06:00~19:00 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Line 3 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Xishaomen→Xian High Technology Industries Development Zone | 1F of T2 | 09:05~18:05 | CNY25 | ||
| Xian High Technology Industries Development Zone→Xishaomen→Xian Airport | Ziction Liberal Hotel | 07:15~18:15 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Line 4 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Tangcheng Hotel→Tang Dynasty Art Garden Hotel | 1F of T2 | 10:00~16:00 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Tang Dynasty Art Garden Hotel →Tangcheng Hotel→Xian Airport | at the north square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda | 07:00~18:00 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Line 5 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Xishaomen | 1F of T2 | 09:05 to the last flight | CNY25 | ||
| Xishaomen→Xian Airport | Airport Ticket Hall in downtown Xian | 06:00~18:30 every 30 minutes | CNY25 | ||
| Line 6 | Depart Stop | Stops | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||||
| Xian Airport→Xianyang City | 1F of T2 | Minsheng Department Store-People's Government of Xianyang City-Renmin Lu-Xianyang Railway Station | From the first arrival flight to 20:30 | CNY15 | ||||
| Xianyang City→Xian Airport | Rainbow Hotel in Xianyang City | Xianyang Railway Station-Renmin Lu-People's Government of Xianyang City-Minsheng Department Store | 07:00~18:00 hourly | CNY15 | ||||
Airport Intercity BusThe Xian Airport also operates two lines to Baoji City and Hanzhong City in Shaanxi Province. The ticket could be purchased at the Arrival Hall of T2.
| Operating Hours | Depart Stop | Ticket Fare | Duration (Hours) | |
| Xian Airport →Baoji City | 09:30, 11:30, 14:30, 16:30, 18:00 | Parking lot of T2 | CNY41 | 2.5 |
| Xian Airport→Hanzhong City | 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00 | Parking lot of T2 | CNY80 | 4 |
TaxiIt will save more time if you travel to the airport by taxi. Usually, the bargain fare between Xian city center and XIY is around CNY100-CNY120. However, the taxi return to Xian City from XIY frequently involves price gouging, especially for people who are here for the first time.
Following are some useful tips for taking a taxi at Xian Xianyang International Airport:
1. Please follow the indicators in the airport to the taxi parking lot and take the taxi in green which is the best choice for a budget trip.
2. Most of the drivers refuse to charge by meter; therefore, you should bargain a reasonable price with them.
3. Alternatively, carpooling, which is preferred by drivers, is an economical way for travelers, too. The fare is around CNY60-CNY70 per person.
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Travelers' Voices on Getting to Xian by Air
1.
Nov. 18,2009 16:31 Reply
Mr.Simon(Singapore ) said:
Hi I m planing a trip to Xian. What time of the year is suitable for the trip? Any budget air line from Singapore to Xian? How many days should I stay there to tour around Xian? What is the normal hotel room rate per night in Xian ?
Thank you
Nov. 18,2009 22:25
Mr.Jane replied:
The best time to visit Xi'am is very Sep. and Oct. when the weather is comfortable with little rainfall. However, the hotel price should be in the highest time during this period. So, please consider coming here in early Sep. Not very sure about whether direct flight has been opened.
Usually, 3~5 days are enough for traveling in Xi'an. And, a good 3-star or 4-star rated hotel may cost you about 300~400RMB/night. You also could find some comfortable inn which charge no more than 200RMB/night.
2.
Nov. 17,2009 12:20 Reply
Mr.Ana (USA) said:
Hi... is the first week December to cold to visit Xian? There is a Hotel close to Terracota? Thanks so much,Ana
Nov. 18,2009 18:34
Mr.ANDY2008(China) replied:
The weather in Xi'an is as below.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/xian.htm
I think that unless you want to spend 2 days on Terracotta, you do not have to live in a hotel there.
Any hotel is very convenient for tourists to visit Terracotta, for most of tourists go there by 306 bus which will take you no more than 40 minutes for single trip.
3.
Nov. 9,2009 23:22 Reply
Ms.Liu(US) said:
Hi, Greeting
I am going to arrive in Xianyang International airport at 12Am on 19th of November. I want to stay in an airport hotel for a night. Anybody have experience staying in Xianyang airport hotel? I am traveling with two big pieces of luggage.
Thanks!
Liu
Nov. 10,2009 02:12
Mr.Frankie replied:
There are two hotels at the airport. You could find the details on this page: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/xian/airport.htm
4.
Oct. 26,2009 02:48 Reply
Ms.Khaw(Malaysia) said:
Hi, Please advice.
We will be flying in to Xian and arrival time is estimated 6.45pm.
1) We are staying at IBIS hotel, so which shuttle should I take?
2) Will any of the shuttle drop at IBIS hotel?
Thanks.
Oct. 26,2009 05:02
Mr.Qi replied:
Take Line 1 to Bell Tower and then change to a taxi to the hotel directly, 10RMB for the taxi far. No shuttle drop at the hotel directly.
5.
Oct. 8,2009 05:55 Reply
Mr.Robert(GB) said:
Hi, am arriving tomorrow from Beijing and am staying at Shangri-la Golden tower Hotel. What is best way/cheapest way to do the transfer?
Oct. 12,2009 01:54
Mr.Qi replied:
Do you come from Beijing by air, or train? If by train, you can just take a taxi to the hotel, which costs about 10RMB. If coming by air, you should take airport bus to Jianguo Hotel in Jinhua Road. Then take a taxi to Golden Flower (Not tower, i think) which is also in Jinhua Road. You needs at most ten minutes to get the hotel.
Oct. 18,2009 23:21
Ms.Polly(China ) replied:
Thank you Andy. Can you also advise how long it will take from airport to Terracotta? 1.5hrs or 2 hrs?
Oct. 21,2009 23:08
Mr.Sam replied:
To pilly,
At least two hours.
6.
Oct. 21,2009 09:51 Reply
Ms.Juliet(Hong Kong) said:
How to get to hotel Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza from airport. Shuttle bus or taxi?
I have 1.5 days there: was planning on spending one day cycling around (is this a good idea, renting a bike and exploring)
then on second day, planning on getting driver to collect me early from hotel, go to Terracotta Warriors (maybe calling at hot springs if there is time) and then straight to airport (flight is at 3.45pm) Is this reasonable?
Oct. 21,2009 21:50
Mr.ANDY2008(China) replied:
If you take a shuttle bus, you can reach the Bell Tower and then take a taxi. the taxi will cost you no more than 15RMB.
It may be a little diffcult to spend half a day visiting the Terracotta.
7.
Oct. 18,2009 09:01 Reply
Ms.Polly(China) said:
I'm planning a trip to Xian and wanted to book my tickets within these 2 days (Oct. 19-20,2009) I'm planning on arriving Xian at 11am and would like to take taxi from airport directly to the terracotta as I have to fly out of Xian to Bejing on a 8pm flight. How long does it take to the terracotta and approx. how much? Would there be taxi available at the terracotta to take me back to the airport or do I need the taxi I take from airport to wait?
Any suggestion and advise would be much appreciated!
Oct. 18,2009 21:47
Mr.ANDY2008(China) replied:
if you have enough budget, please take a taxi from to the Terracotta and it'll cost you about 250RMB. Or your pocket is rather restricted, take the airport shuttle bus to the trainstation and then take another bus(No.6) in the east of the station square.
But I don't know much it will cost you when you return.
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Sep. 25,2009 12:31 Reply
Mrs.Rose(Canada) said:
Greetings, we will be arriving in Xian around 10:30 a.m. Our hotel is the Citadines Apartment Hotel (we are told it is close to the Bell Tower). Can you please advise whether you think we should take the shuttle from the airport to Bell Tower, or the railway station -- my friend thinks that our hotel is also close to the railway station. Thanks for your help.
Sep. 25,2009 21:00
Ms.Jane replied:
Of course to take the shuttle bus to the Melody Hotel. When you get off the bus, please walk a little backwards (about 20meters to the west), you will find a narrow street called Zhu Ba Shi (竹笆市) immediately. Walk along the street, you could get to the hotle easily.
This hotel is very close to the Bell Tower~ A small tisp, no need to use any bus or cab when you arrive at the Melody Hotel, so please keep away from these people who want to introduce cab, hotel or others to you~
Sep. 27,2009 18:47
Ms.Tulip(Canada) replied:
Thank you Ms.Jane and Mrs. Rose.
So do you recommend taking the LINE 1 bus from the list on the website above? Is the stop for the hotel before we reach the Bell Tower?
Thank you for your help and assistance.
Sep. 27,2009 20:44
Mr.ANDY2008(China) replied:
Hi, Mrs.Rose you surely should take the No.1 shuttle bus to the Bell Tower. The bus does not stop at Citadines Apartment Hotel. But since the hotel is so near to the Bell Tower, you can walk to the hotel in a few minutes after arriving at the Bell Tower. The hotel is just in a street oppsite to the Drum Tower.
Sep. 28,2009 01:02
Ms.Jane replied:
Hi Ms Tulip, the Melody Hotel is just located 50 meters to the west of the Bell Tower. By taking the shuttle bus Line 1, you could arrive there directly without stop.
9.
Sep. 25,2009 12:39 Reply
Mrs.Rose(Canada) said:
Another question ... we understand that from our hotel (which is in downtown Xian) to the Terracotta Warriors, it is about 40 mins away by car but in what direction? Also, what is the distance between downtown Xian to the Hua Shan Mountains (north-east I think). Thanks again.
Sep. 25,2009 21:07
Ms.Jane replied:
What do you mean by direction? Both of these two places are located to the northeast of Xian City. Actually, there is no need to hire a cab to drive you to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses unless you would like an easy tour. At the east square of Xian Railway Station, you could find the city-bus 游5 (306) which runs to the museum directly with a fare of CNY7/person. The Mt. Huashan is a little far from the Xian (about 140kms), so you may need a cab for a round trip in one day.
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Sep. 19,2009 15:19 Reply
Mr.Lundgren(Canada) said:
I'll be arriving at Xian airport at about 11:00PM. What would be the best way to get to the Xianyang Irico Hotel in Xiangyang? If by taxi, what price should I expect to pay? Or insist on using the meter? Or is there also a shuttle bus which might stop at that hotel?
Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you.
Sep. 19,2009 21:13
Ms.ANDY2008 replied:
Hi Mr.Lundgren, There is a direct shuttle bus from the airport to Irico Hotel, but I am afraid whether there will be when you arrive at the air port at 11pm. If you can catch the bus, the ticket will cost you 27 RMB. however, if you take a taxi, your juorney to the hotle will be as far as 19 km, so you are expect to pay about 35~40 RMB for your taxi fee.