Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Xi'an Airport Transfer Guide
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is about 41 km from central Xi'an. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
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Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is about 41 km from central Xi'an. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 41 km
- Cheapest way in
- Metro
- Fastest
- Metro — 45 min combined to central
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Where can your driver take you from XIY?
Transfers you can pre-book from Xi'an airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from XIY into Xi'an
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Metro to Beikezhan + Line 2 to city | 45-55 min | Fastest + cheapest |
| Airport Shuttle to Xi'an Railway Station | 75-90 min | Direct to old-city area |
| Official taxi | 45-70 min | Direct + luggage |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Xi'an airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Xi'an
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Xi'an.
From landing to the door
How your Xi'an pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From XIY your driver takes you straight to Xi'an's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport from central Xi'an?+
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is about 41 km from central Xi'an. Fastest way in: Metro — 45 min combined to central.
What is the cheapest way from XIY into Xi'an?+
Metro. Our Xi'an airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from XIY?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Xi'an: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Xi'an?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Xi'an.
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