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Xianyang (XIY) in Xi An, China. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
XIY

Xianyang

Xi An, China

🏷️IATAXIY
📍CityXi An
📞Helpline+86 29 8879 8450
Weiyang District, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China, 712035
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ℹ️ About Xianyang

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) opened in 1991 and is operated by the Shaanxi Airport Management Company. It is the largest airport in Northwest China and a major aviation hub.

In 2019, the airport handled over 47 million passengers. The IATA code is XIY.

Future expansion plans include a new terminal (Terminal 5) and additional runways.

🏢 Terminals

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 is currently closed.

Terminal 2 primarily handles domestic flights. Terminal 3, the largest, handles both domestic and international flights.

Terminal 3 has 78 gates and a total area of 350,000 square meters. The airport has a capacity of over 50 million passengers per year.

Terminal 3 was expanded in 2020.

🚗 How to Reach Xi An Airport
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Metro/Rail
Airport Intercity Railway, Xian North Railway Station, frequency varies, approximately 16 yuan, 30 minutes to city center.
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Bus
Airport Shuttle Bus, multiple routes to various locations in Xi'an, 25 yuan.
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Taxi/Cab
Available, pre-paid taxi counter, approximately 120 yuan to city center.
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Distance
Approximately 35 km from city center, 45 minutes without traffic, 60-75 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
First Class Lounge (domestic), VIP Lounge (international), access via airline status or paid entry.
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Food & Dining
Starbucks, McDonald's, Ajisen Ramen, various local Chinese restaurants, some 24-hour options in Terminal 3.
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Shopping
Duty-free shops in the international area of Terminal 3, local souvenir shops, book stores.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi available, connect to the airport network.
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Banking
ATMs from major Chinese banks, currency exchange counters available.
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Medical
Medical clinic located in Terminal 3, hours vary.
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Other
Prayer rooms, smoking zones in designated areas.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term parking, long-term parking, rates vary by terminal. Short term parking is 8 yuan per hour for the first 2 hours, then 5 yuan per hour. Long term parking is 60 yuan per day. No pre-booking URL available.

💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Take the Airport Intercity Railway for a fast and relatively inexpensive journey to Xi'an North Railway Station, where you can connect to the high-speed rail network.
2
Purchase an airport shuttle bus ticket at the designated counter inside the terminal to avoid touts.
3
Check which terminal your flight departs from in advance, as terminals are not within easy walking distance of each other.
4
Currency exchange rates at the airport may not be the most favorable; consider exchanging currency in the city center for better rates.
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