What is the cheapest way from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to the city?

Metro Line 7 direct to Wushan Square by West Lake, a flat ¥8 and about 70 minutes with no transfer. The express Line 19 is faster (35–45 minutes to West Lake Cultural Square) for a yuan or two more.

Where do I catch the metro at Hangzhou Airport?

In the metro station on floor B1 of the airport Ground Transportation Center, below Terminal 4 and linked to Terminals 1–3, about a 5–8 minute walk from arrivals.

How do I pay for the Hangzhou metro without a local card?

Buy a single-journey ticket at a machine with cash or mobile pay, or bind a foreign card in Alipay, WeChat or the Hangzhou Metro app and scan the QR code at the gate.

How long does the metro take from HGH to central Hangzhou?

About 70 minutes on Line 7 direct to Wushan Square, or roughly 50 minutes total on the express Line 19 plus a one-stop transfer on Line 1 to Wulin Square.

How much is a taxi from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to the city?

A legitimate metered taxi from the official rank is about ¥120 to Wulin Square — fifteen times the flat ¥8 metro fare. Avoid the unlicensed touts inside the terminal offering rides; they overcharge heavily.

What is the best way from HGH to downtown Hangzhou?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: Metro Line 7 direct to Wushan Square by West Lake, a flat ¥8 and about 70 minutes with no transfer.

How do you get from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (HGH) to downtown Hangzhou — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) into central Hangzhou is Metro Line 7 straight to Wushan Square by West Lake in the city centre: a flat ¥8, taking about 70 minutes with no transfer. Take the express Line 19 (about ¥9, 35–45 minutes to West Lake Cultural Square, then one stop on Line 1) if you would rather save time. Ignore the touts shouting 'Taxi!' at arrivals — those unlicensed 'black cabs' massively overcharge, while a metered taxi to Wulin Square is about ¥120.

How to find it

AIRPORTHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
01From arrivals, follow the 'Metro / 地铁' signs down to floor B1 of the airport Ground Transportation Center (below Terminal 4, linked to Terminals 1–3). It is about a 5–8 minute walk.
02Buy a single-journey ticket to Wushan Square for about ¥8 at a vending machine, or scan a QR at the gate with the Hangzhou Metro app, Alipay or WeChat.
03Board Metro Line 7 towards Wushan Square. Trains run from the airport roughly 06:16 to 22:49, every few minutes.
04Ride about 70 minutes straight through — no transfer — to Wushan Square in central Hangzhou, on the southeast edge of West Lake. For Wulin Square, change to Line 1 or Line 3 there.
CITY CENTREHangzhou

Ticket

Hangzhou Metro single-journey ticket, Line 7 to Wushan Square (Xiaoshan Airport station)

Where to buy: At the ticket vending machines or manned counter in the metro station on floor B1 of the airport Ground Transportation Center, or pay by QR code with the Hangzhou Metro app, Alipay or WeChat.

How to pay: Machines take cash and mobile pay; the app, Alipay and WeChat let you scan a QR at the gate with a foreign card linked. Keep the token or QR to tap out at your destination. No separate validation stamp is needed.

Local's trick: Line 7 runs straight from the airport to Wushan Square right by West Lake with no transfer for a flat ¥8 — bind a foreign card in Alipay or WeChat and scan the QR at the gate to skip the ticket machine queue entirely.

Trap to avoid: Ignore the touts inside and outside arrivals shouting 'Taxi!' — these unlicensed 'black cabs' massively overcharge. A legitimate metered taxi from the official rank (Gate 14 / Ground Transportation Center) is about ¥120 to Wulin Square; the ¥20 airport shuttle bus is the pricier public option.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
MetroCheapest route	CN¥8.00	1 h 10 min	Hangzhou Metro single-journey ticket, Line 7 to Wushan Square (Xiaoshan Airport station)
Metro	CN¥9.00	50 min	Hangzhou Metro single-journey ticket, Line 19 express to West Lake Cultural Square

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to the city?: Metro Line 7 direct to Wushan Square by West Lake, a flat ¥8 and about 70 minutes with no transfer. The express Line 19 is faster (35–45 minutes to West Lake Cultural Square) for a yuan or two more.
Where do I catch the metro at Hangzhou Airport?: In the metro station on floor B1 of the airport Ground Transportation Center, below Terminal 4 and linked to Terminals 1–3, about a 5–8 minute walk from arrivals.
How do I pay for the Hangzhou metro without a local card?: Buy a single-journey ticket at a machine with cash or mobile pay, or bind a foreign card in Alipay, WeChat or the Hangzhou Metro app and scan the QR code at the gate.
How long does the metro take from HGH to central Hangzhou?: About 70 minutes on Line 7 direct to Wushan Square, or roughly 50 minutes total on the express Line 19 plus a one-stop transfer on Line 1 to Wulin Square.
How much is a taxi from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to the city?: A legitimate metered taxi from the official rank is about ¥120 to Wulin Square — fifteen times the flat ¥8 metro fare. Avoid the unlicensed touts inside the terminal offering rides; they overcharge heavily.
What is the best way from HGH to downtown Hangzhou?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: Metro Line 7 direct to Wushan Square by West Lake, a flat ¥8 and about 70 minutes with no transfer.

Last verified: Jul 1, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.