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Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Hangzhou City Center

Every transport option from HGH — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in China.

Airport
HGH
Country
China
Fastest
50-70 min
Cheapest
CNY 20 (~USD 2.80)

How to get from HGH to Hangzhou

OptionCostJourney time
Metro Line 19 + Line 7 (opened 2022)CNY 6-12 (~USD 0.85-1.70)50-70 min
Airport shuttle busCNY 20 (~USD 2.80)55-75 min
DiDi (ride-hail app)CNY 90-160 (USD 13-22)35-55 min
Airport taxi (metered)CNY 120-180 (USD 17-25)35-55 min

HGH is 27km E of Hangzhou centre. Metro Line 19 + 7 connect airport to city — direct in 50-70 min for CNY 6-12 (opened 2022). DiDi CNY 90-160 faster. Hangzhou is legendary as "paradise on earth" per Marco Polo + Chinese poets. West Lake is the ultimate reason to visit + can be done in 3-4 hours. For 12+ hour layovers: West Lake + Lingyin Temple + tea village combo. Autumn (Sep-Nov) most beautiful with red maples + osmanthus fragrance.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into HGH.

Getting out of Hangzhou (HGH)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Hangzhou cost?

CNY 120-180 (USD 17-25) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from HGH to Hangzhou?

Metro Line 19 + Line 7 (opened 2022) at CNY 6-12 (~USD 0.85-1.70)50-70 min to central Hangzhou.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in China?

144-hour transit visa free at HGH for 53+ countries. Must connect to a THIRD country.