# XIY — Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)

> XIY (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is the main international airport serving Xi'an, China. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/xiy-xi-an

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take the Airport Subway Line (Line 14)
- **Typical fare:** ¥7–¥9
- **Journey time:** 40 min to Beikezhan (Xi'an North)
- **Pickup point:** T3/T5 connected to station via walkway
- **Key warning:** Transfer at Beikezhan for Line 2 to the city center — don't take a black cab anywhere
- **Fare reality (XIY → Bell Tower):** expected ¥9–¥12 · concerning ¥200+ · likely scam ¥500+ black cab
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 40km from the old city. Black cabs aggressively target foreigners outside arrivals.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of XIY, ranked

1. **Metro Line 14 + Line 2** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥9–¥12, journey 55–70 min, wait Every 8 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Reliable
   - Cons: Transfer needed
2. **Didi** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥100–¥150, journey 50–80 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: No haggling; Direct
   - Cons: Pickup zone P3
3. **Airport shuttle bus** — cost ¥25, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct routes
   - Cons: Slow
4. **Official metered taxi** — cost ¥120–¥180, journey 60–90 min, wait 10–30 min queue, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Long queue; Tolls extra

## First 30 minutes after landing at XIY

1. Clear immigration / bags
2. Follow 地铁 / Metro signs to the connected station
3. Tap Alipay or buy a paper ticket (¥7–¥9)
4. Line 14 → Beikezhan, transfer to Line 2
5. 60 min total to Bell Tower area
6. Total: ¥9–¥12

## Common scams at XIY

- **Curbside flat rate** (high risk): Black cab drivers approach inside arrivals offering ¥300–¥600 rides. _How to avoid:_ Walk past everyone offering taxis. Metro and Didi only.
- **Long route via expressway** (medium risk): Official taxis sometimes add tollway loops. _How to avoid:_ Screenshot the route in Baidu Maps. Tolls should be ~¥30.

## Payment warnings at XIY

- Alipay/WeChat link foreign cards via Tour Pass; set up before flying.
- Cash-only black cabs ask ¥400–¥600 — never use them.

## Arrival checklist for XIY

- Set up Alipay/WeChat Pay before flying
- Metro Line 14 → Beikezhan → Line 2
- Didi if metro closed (after 22:30)
- Ignore every taxi tout inside arrivals

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Last updated: June 2026

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