Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) — The Complete Master Guide 2026
XIY is the gateway to Xi’an — China’s ancient imperial capital and the home of the Terracotta Army. 48.5 million passengers in 2025 — the 7th-busiest mainland-China airport. Terminal 5 opened on 20 February 2025 as the marquee piece of the Phase III expansion: 700,000 m², “main hall + six corridors” layout, designed to handle 50 million additional annual passengers. China Eastern Airlines now operates primarily from T5. The 240-hour…