Hangzhou Airport Arrival Hall

Hangzhou airport’s official name is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (IATA: HGH, ICAO: ZSHC), the only passenger airport serving Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province in China.

The Hangzhou airport is situated on the southern shore of Qiantang River in Xiaoshan District, about 27 km east of the city center of Hangzhou, hence the name of Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport.

Xiaoshan Airport about 30km to the east of downtown Hangzhou

Now you are going to take a flight for Hangzhou and begin your Hangzhou tour. You may would like to know some basic imformation on Hangzhou airport, its facitlites, its airport transportation. Well, this article will offer you some practical tips for your easy airport transfer.

Arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in a foggy day.

Arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in a foggy day.

The baggage claim area at the arrival hall. Hangzhou airport terminal has two floors – arrival hall on the first floor and departure on the second floor. 

Take your checked luggage and have your luggage tag checked at the exit.

Take your checked luggage and have your luggage tag checked at the exit.

Service and Facilities On your right hand

1. Hangzhou Airport Shuttle Bus

Hangzhou airport shuttle bus ticketing office

At the arrival hall, the shuttle bus ticketing office is on your right hand. Your Hangzhou city center bound buses or nearby cities bound buses are waiting outside the arrival.

Hangzhou airport shuttle bus ticketing office

2. Celeberity City Coffee

If you’d like to relax yourself and take a cup of coffee or drink, on your right hand, you will see a cafe shop named “Celeberity City Coffee.

Celeberity City Coffee

3. Money Exchange

Money Exchange

4. Hangzhou Airport Taxi

Hangzhou Airport Taxi Service

After disembarking and claiming your checked luggage, you will be in the arrival hall.  On your right hand is the ticketing office for airport shuttle buese and on your left hand is the taxi stand where arrival passengers lining up for taxis.

5. Coin Operated Massage Sofa

Coin Operated Massage Sofa
Hangzhou Tourist Information Desk
MacDonald’s and KFC

Tip:  Hassle-free Hangzhou Guided Tours

If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Hangzhou Guided Tours:

Hangzhou Tour
Hangzhou 4-Day Tour Package
Hangzhou 3-Day Tour Package
Hangzhou Private Tour
Hangzhou Theme Tour
Hangzhou Side Trips
Hangzhou Car Rental with Driver

Further Readings


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The best time to visit Hangzhou
Hangzhou East Railway Station
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Hangzhou Bicycle Hire
Wushan Night Market in Hangzhou
Pedestrian Streets in Hangzhou
Hangzhou’s Best Bars & Nightclubs
Best Way to Visit Hangzhou from Shanghai
How to Visit Grand Canal Hangzhou
How to Visit Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society
How to Visit Liuhe Pagoda
Hangzhou Tea Plantation
How to Visit Leifeng Pagoda
How to visit Hupao Spring (Tiger Spring) Hangzhou
How to Visit Yellow Dragon Cave in Hangzhou
The Best Place to View Sunrise over West Lake Hangzhou

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8 thoughts on “Hangzhou Airport Arrival Hall

  1. Are there taxis who take 5 passengers? If so how do we recognize them. How much would it cost to take a taxi for 5 people from airport to West Lake around Pinghai Road. Thank you.

  2. Hello CK Choo,

    There are no 5-passenger taxis at Hangzhou Airport, basically you should take two taxis. You may book a 5-people van through a local travel agent or car rental service.

  3. Hello WTY,

    Thanks for your travel enquiry about Huangshan tour! One ofour staffers will contact you viae email regarding your Huangshan tour. Thanks!

  4. Hello Wim Sanders,

    No, Hangzhou Railway Station is in the downtown area and Hangzhou Eastern Railway Station is in the northeast of Hangzhou. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is in the southeast, a bit far from the two stations.

  5. Are there any taxis after 12 midnight to take us to nearby Airport hotels?
    I would like to rent a car/van+driver to bring us from Hangzhou to Huangshan Taiping Cable car station on 29th Nov14. Can you help me and provide some contacts? Thank you.

  6. Hello Nancy Mak,

    Yes, taxis are available at the mid-night at Hangzhou airport. As for the car rental, one of our staffers will contact you soon for the details. Have a good time in Hangzhou and Huangshan!

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