Xi'an is served by Xianyang Airport, which is located around 35 kilometers northwest of the city center, about one hour's drive. As it is the fourth largest airport in China, there are several daily flights linking Xi'an to the major tourist stops such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Urumuqi. There are also a few flights to Lhasa and international flights to Hong Kong, Macao and Japan.Xi'an Xianyang Airport is located on the outskirts of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and was opened in 1991. The rapid growth in air traffic in Northwest China has entailed further investment in airports like Xi'an's. Xi'an Xianyang Airport is seeing its airport terminal buildings expand, new boarding bridges, air conditioning and other new equipment to improve the terminal environment. Visitors can take a taxi to the airport for about 80 yuan/10 USD.
Xian Airport Shuttle Bus
The Xian Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) is 47 kilometers northwest of central Xian and about 13 kilometers from Xianyang. For quick travel between the Xian International Airport and the Xian Train Station or the Bell Tower or many other places, it might be best just to take the shuttle buses that run regularly and frequently and are a lot less expensive. There are 7 shuttle bus routes. Airport taxis might be a little unreliable. Drivers may issue fake money, drive too far or try to pull other scams. By taking a bus, you can avoid this. For the shuttle buses, be aware that the schedules can change. The 7 shuttle bus routes run frequently and go to important places.
Taxi from the Airport to Xian
The Xian Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) is about 47 kilometers or 30 miles northwest of the center of the city. The center of the city is where the Xian Train Station and the Xian Bus Station are. Most of the travel highlights in Xian City itself are located close to the train station. At the airport, you'll find two kinds of taxis. There are green taxis that start at 6 RMB or 90 US cents (7 RMB after 11 pm) for the first two kilometers and add 1.5 RMB for each additional kilometer. There are also more expensive luxury black taxis that start at 8 RMB and add 2.4 RMB for each additional kilometer. To take a taxi to the Xian Train Station or the Bell Tower costs about 100 RMB or about 15 USD. There is an additional 10 RMB toll for the toll highway that isn't reflected in the meter's price and is added on. To take a taxi to the Terracotta Warriors, the metered fee is about 85 RMB or 12.80 USD, and the toll fee is about 15 RMB. Here is some additional information about taking taxis in Xian.
Xian Airport Intercity Bus
The Xian Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) is 47 kilometers northwest of central Xian and about 13 kilometers from Xianyang. There are intercity buses that leave the city for cities around Shaanxi Province. To go to Xian sites or to sites in nearby Xianyang, you can take the airport shuttle buses. There are 7 routes for these shuttle buses. But to go longer distances, you can take the intercity buses. For long-distance travel, it might be best to forgo taking taxis because they sometimes run scams on tourists. However, the bus schedule often changes. The long distance buses go to important places in the region.
By Train
Xi'an serves as an important train network hub for Central China, the Northwest and Southwest regions. There are daily trains to and from major cities around China. The train station is located in the northeast of the city, outside the city wall. The foreigners ticket office is on the south side of the station on the second floor, and is open daily from 8:30 to 11:30am and from 2:30 to 5:30pm.
Bikes in Xian
Bicycles are a common way of travel for locals. You can easily rent bikes at the major tourist areas such as in central Xian where the Drum Tower and Bell Tower are, the Xian City Wall, and the 2011 Xian International Horticultural Exposition. However, traffic and sidewalk conditions are different in China. The streets are more likely to have obstructions and open holes than in your country. The traffic may be more hectic and chaotic than you are used to. People will often ride on and off the sidewalks and down alleys, so be careful. It might be better to stay off the busy streets and stick to traveling in the tourist areas.
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