Transfer to/from - Xi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY)

Transportation

Bus

There are different bus services to the city centre departing from outside the Arrivals area of Terminals 2 and 3. These connect the airport with various hotels and railway stations.

- West City Bell Tower: Chengxi, Xishaomen Cross, Xidajie, Bell Tower Hotel
- Air-rail Intermodal Line: Zhuhong Road, Wenjing Road, Ostrich King Building, Xi'an Railway Station South Square, Wulukou
- Xi'an High-tech Business Express: Xiyaotou, Zhangba North Road, Tangyan Road, Keji Road, Gaoxin Zhicheng Libo Hotel
- Chang'an University City Line: Software New City, West Port Business Centre, Sunshine New World, Xifeng Road, Ziwu Avenue, Chang'an District Jiyuan Hotel
- Shouhang Night Line 1: Chengxi, Xishaomen Cross, Bell Tower Hotel, Nanshaomen Xi'an Hotel, Shaanxi Stadium
- Shouhang Night Line 2: Hanseong South Road, Zicheng Libo Hotel, Ganjiazhai, Taibai South Road, Keji Road
- Shouhang Night Line 3: Xi'an High-speed Railway Station, City Sports Park, City Library, Longshou Village, South Square Railway Station, Wulukou
- Shouhang Night Line 5: City Sports Park, City Library, Longshou Village, Bell Tower, Nanshaomen Xi'an Hotel, Shaanxi Stadium, Gaoxin Road, Xishaomen Airport Business Hotel
- Xianyang Express: Xianyang High-speed Railway West Station

From the east side of the Ground Transportation Centre (Terminal 3), several long-distance buses also depart to nearby cities, such as Baoji, Yanliang, Lintong, Weinan, Tongchuan, Fengxiang, Guozhen, Pucheng, Fuping, Pingliang, and Guyuan. Departures are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. More information at Tel +86 29 8879 6327.

Metro

The airport station is located 300 metres from the terminals. Here, you can board Line 14 of the Xi'an Metro towards Xi'an Beizhan Station (35-minute journey). Once there, you can take Lines 2 or 4 to Xingzhengzhongxin, in the city centre of Xi'an (11 min.). Services run every 10 minutes and operate from 6:00 am to 0:00 am. Intermediate stops along the route include Baiqizhai, Qingong, Beichen, Shuangzhai, and Heshao.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside Gate 213 of the Arrivals Hall in Terminal 2 and outside Gate 03 of the Ground Transportation Centre (first floor) in Terminal 3. Fares are higher between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. You can enquire in advance at Tel +86 29 8879 6327. The journey to the city centre of Xi'an or Xianyang takes around 20 minutes.

Taxis in Xi'an are mostly identifiable by their green colour. On the other hand, black vehicles are more luxurious and comfortable but also more expensive. Bear in mind that, in general, taxi drivers do not speak English, so it is advisable to have a note with your destination written in Chinese.

In China, it is quite common to negotiate fares with the driver, especially for trips outside Xi'an and long-distance journeys, to secure better prices.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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