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 | 06:00~19:00 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Line 2 | Depart Stop | Operating Hours | Ticket Fare | ||
| Xian Airport→Xian Railway Station | 1F of T2 | 09:15~17:15 hourly | CNY25 | ||
| Xian Railway Station→Xian Airport | Xian Sunshine International Hotel | 07:00~19:00 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 hourly | 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→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 5 | 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.
Jun. 16,2009 20:22 Reply
Ms.Cora said:
Hainan Airlines has reopened the round routes between Xian and Lhasa, and Xian and Jiuzhaigou on June 13. Operated using A319 aircrafts, the flight number of Xian - Lhasa is HU 7858/7857. It leaves from Xian at 13:05 and departs from Lhasa at 16:50 on the same day. The flight number of Xian - Jiuzhaigou is HU 7844/7843, and it starts from Xian at 20:50 and return from Jiuzhaigou to Xian at 22:40.
2.
Jun. 7,2009 04:18 Reply
Ms.Ee Tsin(Singapore) said:
Is there a direct flight from Xi'An to Singapore?
Jun. 7,2009 23:09
Ms.Cindy replied:
There is no direct flight. Seem to have a connecting flight via Kunming. Good day! :)
3.
May. 25,2009 08:35 Reply
Mrs.Noa El(Israel) said:
Hi,
We are supposed to arrive at Xi'an at a late night flight which lands at 00:50, in the night between 17th and the 18th of June.
We want to use the line1 shuttle bus but I don't know if it work all night or do we have to take a taxi?
Thanks a lot,
Noa
May. 26,2009 04:14
Mr.Mike replied:
Yes, the shuttle Line 1 is still in operatio at that time. Take it easy!
4.
Apr. 25,2009 13:00 Reply
Mr.einav(Israel) said:
hi
we are 4 people that want travle with a guide and car 8 day at july i we want to know how much it cost?
thank you
arie
May. 4,2009 04:09
Mr.Leo replied:
Hi, this should depend on where you will go and what kind of car you need. Send more details~
5.
May. 3,2009 21:17 Reply
Mr.steve(Malaysia) said:
Hi good morning l need your advice if l'm from Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) to sent my son to study MBBS in Xi An Jiaotong university which airport should l land.Is there any direct flight from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Xi An.
A Million Thanks
May. 4,2009 04:08
Ms.Anna replied:
Current, there is no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Xi'an. So, you have to transfer via Guangzhou Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport.
6.
Apr. 15,2009 02:51 Reply
Mr.john doe(USA) said:
we are arriving on xian by plane. can you direct us how to go to the terracotta warriors? and from there, to the big wild goose pagoda and bell tower. thanks!
Apr. 15,2009 04:36
Ms.Jane replied:
Unless you will arrive at Xian early in the mornig, I think it is impossible for you to travel through these three palces in a day. It is because the terra cotta warriors and horses is not located in the downtown area of Xi'an that you must have a half day there plus time on the road.
So, this condition is that you at least arrive in Xi'an at 08:00. Firstly, take the airport shuttle Line 2 to Xi'an Railway Station (1 hour). At the railway station, take the tourism bus No.5(306)to the terra cotta warriors (40 minutes to 1 hour), visit the musuem and return to Xi'an Railway Station(3 hours). Take a taxi or city-bus to the Bell Tower or the Wild Pagoda, vice versa. Tips: the enterance to the Pagoda is close around 17:30, and the Bell Tower is close at 22:00.
7.
Apr. 3,2009 10:17 Reply
Mr.Ujjwal Banerjee.(India.) said:
Kindly inform me is there any direct Thai airways international flight from Bangkok to Xian ?
Apr. 9,2009 04:54
Mr.Qi replied:
Yes, Bangkok Airways has direct flights to Xian. Flight No. is PG831.
8.
Mar. 23,2009 10:03 Reply
Mr.john(usa) said:
we are planning to visit xian from shanghai sometime in april. please recommend what is the best way to go there? if by train, how do we buy tickets? thanks!
Mar. 26,2009 22:48
Mr.Liz replied:
Regardless of ticket price, it is suggested that you should fly to Xi'an, saving time and not being tired from the journey. Actually, the airfare is just a little more than a tran's sofe-sleeper in April.
Of course, you could take a train to Xi'an. The ticket could be purchased both at the railway stations and at the agencies. Good luck!
9.
Mar. 18,2009 15:35 Reply
Mr.Shelley(England) said:
I am travelling from Xi'an to Beijing and would like to book train tickets on the 15th April. What is the best way to do this, I arrive in Xi'an on 13th April so only 2 days in advance. Can my hotel help with this or is it possible to do through an agent in Xi'an, or on the internet.
Thanks
Mar. 26,2009 22:08
Mr.Shan replied:
Hello, I think you could ask your hotel for a help. Currently, the Xi'an Railway Station allows passengers to purchase ticket five days in advance and your travel time is not in the peak season. So, I think your hotel could get one for you easily. Of course, you have to pay some extra service charge. I have no idea about those local agent, but maybe your hotel could give some reliable suggestions~
10.
Mar. 11,2009 21:08 Reply
Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:
I was checking my reply when I realised taht there is something wrong here when I type US dollars one hundred and sxty six (US$ 166) it comes as US66.