Transfer to/from - Xi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in 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.
Latest updates: March 28, 2025
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