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Transportation to Xian Airport from the City Center
Although the distance is long, you can easily get to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport from Xi'an city center. You can take the airport's private shuttle buses or public buses. Taxi is another alternative. If your budget is suitable, you can also benefit from your hotel's airport shuttle service.
Shuttle
Shuttle buses departing from eight different points take the passengers from central points such as train station, bus station and big hotels to get to the airport. You can learn departure points and times from your hotel, or contact the airport's Ground Transportation center.
Bus
Eleven different bus lines depart from both the city and the different regions of the city to the airport. Ticket prices, varying according to distance, range from 30 RMB to 128 RMB.
Taxi
It is easy to find a taxi in the city center. The opening fare in the taxi is 9 RMB during the day, and 10 RMB between 23:00 and 06:00. 2 RMB per kilometer is added to the starting fare. Make sure you have enough currency to pay the taxi as you will need to pay the fare in RMB.
Hotel Shuttle
More than a hundred hotels in Xi'an have airport shuttle service for their customers. Please note that this service is charged extra and must be booked in advance.
Airport Information
After it was decided that the city of Xi'an needed a large and modern airport, where international flights were also operated to and from, Xi'an Xiguan Airport, which had been serving the city for a long time with a considerable budget of about 8 billion yuan, was demolished and replaced by Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, one of China's largest and busiest airports, is located about 30 kilometers from the city center.
At the airport there are all basic units such as health center, cash dispenser, and exchange office. If you have a connected flight or need some rest before your flight, you can use the airport hotel daily or hourly. If you have a lower budget, you can rent a suitable sleeping cabin. The airport has special areas for smokers. Free Wi-Fi network throughout the entire building is open for the use of passengers.
There are dozens of cafes, bars and restaurants throughout the airport, where you will find something to cater for your taste. If you want to evaluate your time by shopping, you can buy very different products from near the stores. Massage chairs and a spa are also available at the airport for passengers who want to indulge themselves. There are also seven lounges at the airport.
Last Updated: 23 Nov 2016Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport
Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.
Rail
The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.
Airport Bus
Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.
Taxi
The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.
Rental Car
The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.
Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport
Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.
Rail
Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.
You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.
Bus
Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.
Taxi
Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Xian-Shanghai flights, you can use Xian Xianyang Intl. Airport, Xian Xiguan Airport as departure airport, and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport for arrival.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Xian-Shanghai flights is Wednesday.
