Location: Dizhang Town, Weicheng District, Xianyang City, Shaanxi (陕西省咸阳市渭城区底张镇)
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) is actually located in Xianyang city, but you can get to Xi’an downtown conveniently by Airport Shuttle Bus (subway is not available yet). The airport connects Xi’an with most major cities in China and many cities abroad. So far (July, 2019), there are 62 airline companies running 313 lines covering over 170 cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Kunming, Chongqing, Nanjing, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Macau, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Nagoya, etc. There are 3 terminals in total. T1 and T2 are for domestic flights, while T3 is for both domestic and international flights. Passengers can walk (about 10 minutes) or take free buses (3-5 minutes) to transfer between the terminals.
Approved by the State Council, Xian became the 8th city in China that operated the 72-Hour Transit Visa Exemption for 51 foreign countries (later unified to 53 countries), since June 1, 2014. Visitors who meet relevant requirements may enter from Xian Xianyang Airport, stay within Xian and Xianyang for no more than 72 hours without applying a Chinese Visa, and leave from Xianyang Airport. Better yet, the policy will be upgraded to 144-hour transit free from December 1, 2019. >>Xian Visa Free Policy
Travellers can take Airport Shuttle Bus, taxi or travel with China Discovery to get to Xi'an downtown, Terracotta Warriors, train stations, and other places in Xian conveniently.
Xian Xianyang International Airport serves shuttle buses both to Xianyang (CNY: 15) and Xian downtown (CNY: 25). Passengers can buy the ticket and take the bus at the 1st Floor of T2 and the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) of T3. There are in total 13 lines running between the airport and Xian downtown which connect some major attractions like Bell Tower and Shaanxi History Museum, and the main railway stations and passenger stations. The duration is usually from 50 to 80 minutes.
Apart from that, you can take a taxi at all the three terminals. In general, if you take a taxi to Xian downtown and pay by the taximeter, it will cost about CNY 130 in the daytime and CNY 150 at night. You can make a note of the place you want to go in Chinese in advance and show it to the taxi driver in case there is some language obstacle.
The famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses is about 66km from the airport. Independent travellers can take a taxi (about 70 minutes, CNY 200) or take the Airport Shuttle Bus Fangzhicheng Passenger Station Line to Fangzhicheng Passenger Station, then transfer to bus No. 307 and get off at Terra-Cotta Warriors Station. The whole process will take about 2.5 hours.>>Xian Airport to Terracotta Warriors
To Xian North Railway Station: Xian North Railway Station is about 26km from the airport. You can take Airport Shuttle Bus Xian North Railway Station Line to get there directly in about an hour. Taking a taxi will need about 40 minutes and CNY 80.
To Xian Railway Station: They are about 40km apart. You can take Airport Shuttle Bus Xian Railway Station Line to get there directly in about 70 minutes. Taking a taxi will need about 1 hour and CNY 100.
To Xian South Railway Station: They are about 73km away. You can take Airport Shuttle Bus Jiyuan Hotel Line first to get to Xian South Passenger Station, and then transfer to Bus NO. 920 or K920 to Xian South Railway Station. The whole trip needs 2.5 - 3 hours. Taking a taxi will need about 75 minutes and CNY 220. >>Read More about Xian Train Stations
Note: The information above updated in August, 2019 is for your reference only. The public transportation is sometimes changeable. Please remember to double check before the trip.
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Xian Xianyang International Airport has operated flights connecting more than 130 cities in China, including the major cities and hot tourist destinations. Here we have just selected some of them for your reference. As the flight is greatly influenced by weather and other factors, you can contact us directly for more specific flight information such as the schedule and ticket fare.
Part of Domestic Flights to Xian
Route | Type | Duration | Frequency | Distance (KM) |
Beijing - Xian |
Nonstop | About 2h | About 25 flights | 934 |
Shanghai - Xian |
Nonstop | About 2.5h | About 45 flights | 1386 |
Tianjin - Xian | Nonstop | About 2h | About 11 flights | 926 |
Guangzhou - Xian | Nonstop | About 2.5h | About 30 flights | 1660 |
Hangzhou - Xian |
Nonstop | About 2h10m | Over 20 flights | 1346 |
Chengdu - Xian | Nonstop | About 2h | Over 10 flights | 729 |
Guilin - Xian | Nonstop | About 2h | Over 5 flights | 1437 |
Lhasa - Xian | Nonstop & Stopover | 3h - 5h | Over 15 flights | 2804 |
Huangshan - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 2h - 10h | About 5 flights | 1243 |
Zhangjiajie - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 1.5h - 12.5h | About 10 flights | 1002 |
People in about 50 regions and foreign cities can take nonstop, stopover, or connecting flights to Xian. Here we have listed some popular flights schedules for your reference. Since flights are easily influenced by weather and other factors, please remember to double check your flight information when booking.
Route | Type | Duration | Frequency | Distance (KM) |
Hong Kong - Xian |
Nonstop & Connecting | 3h - 14h | About 30 flights | 1437 |
Macau - Xian |
Nonstop & Connecting | 3h45m - 23h | About 25 flights | 1443 |
Taipei - Xian |
Nonstop & Connecting | 3h45m - 23h | Over 50 flights | 1614 |
New York - Xian | Connecting | 17.5h - 1.5d | About 45 flights | 11686 |
Los Angeles - Xian |
Nonstop & Connecting | 14h - 1.5 days | About 40 flights | 10985 |
London - Xian |
Nonstop & Connecting | 11h - 1.5 days | About 60 flights | 8263 |
Paris - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 10.5h - 1 day | About 30 flights | 8245 |
Sydney - Xian | Connecting & Stopover | 14h - 30h | Over 20 flights | 8769 |
Toronto - Xian | Connecting | 18.5h - 1.5d | Over 30 flights | 11311 |
Moscow - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 7h15m - 1.5d | Over 30 flights | 5788 |
Kuala Lumpur - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 5.5h - 1d | Over 40 flights | 3585 |
Tokyo - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 5h - 1d | About 70 flights | 2823 |
Seoul - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting & Stopover | 3h10m - 15.5h | About 60 flights | 1628 |
Bangkok - Xian | Nonstop & Connecting | 4h - 1 day | About 60 flights | 2438 |
Ho Chi Minh City - Xian | Connecting | 6h40m - 1d | About 50 flights | 2626 |
As the ancient capital city for 13 dynasties in China's history, Xi’an has always been a hot tourist destination in China. Terracotta Warriors and Horses buried for more than 2000 years is definitely a must-see. After that, take a stroll or rent a bike on the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, to enjoy panoramic views of modern Xi’an. Then try some local snacks at the bustling and lively Muslim Quarter. On the next day, head to Da Cien Temple and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda to feel the Buddhist culture in Xi’an, then get a deeper understanding of the past of this city in Shaanxi History Museum. If you are interested in mountain climbing, don’t miss the challenging Mount Huashan which is famous for lofty peaks and steep paths.
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