Hefei Xinqiao International Airport

机About this airport

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport serves Hefei, the capital of Anhui province. Hefei has transformed over the past two decades from a modest provincial capital into one of China's faster-growing innovation economies, driven by major universities (including the University of Science and Technology of China), technology manufacturing, and electric vehicle production. The city's economic transformation has driven significant airport expansion.

Ground transport from HFE to Hefei city centre is by Airport Express Bus to the railway stations (approximately 50 minutes, CNY 30) or by taxi (approximately CNY 120–150). [VERIFY: current fares — May 2026]. The airport is approximately 30 km from the city centre — a long express bus ride by Chinese standards. The express bus connects to Hefei North and Hefei South railway stations, which are the useful transfer points for the high-speed rail network.

International routes from HFE connect to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and some European destinations, though the international network is more limited than at major eastern Chinese airports. Domestic coverage is comprehensive.

Immigration at HFE follows the standard fingerprint and biometric procedure. Wait times for international arrivals are typically 15–30 minutes. [VERIFY: current typical wait times — May 2026]. SIM counters from China Mobile and China Unicom are in the arrivals hall.

The airport's primary value for international travellers is as the gateway to Anhui province's heritage and natural attractions, all best accessed via the high-speed rail network from the city's railway stations. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) — the UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site of granite peaks, ancient pine trees, and sea-of-cloud scenery — is approximately 3 hours south by high-speed rail. Jiuhua Mountain, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, is approximately 2 hours south. The Hongcun and Xidi villages (UNESCO-listed Hui-style whitewashed architecture and canal systems) are in the same southern Anhui zone as Huangshan. Wuhu on the Yangtze River is approximately 1 hour southeast.

The city itself is primarily a business destination. The high-speed rail connection makes Shanghai (approximately 1.5 hours to Hefei South), Beijing (approximately 3 hours), Nanjing (approximately 40 minutes), and Hangzhou (approximately 1.5 hours) all accessible for day trips or onward connections.

Priority Pass access is through the CIP Lounge (verify Priority Pass eligibility before travel). Food includes Anhui-style braised dishes and local specialities alongside national chains.

Wi-Fi requires standard registration. Chinese internet restrictions apply.

Accessibility at HFE is adequate: lifts, ramps, and tactile paving are present in the main terminal. Wheelchair assistance is available through your airline.