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SXJ

Shanshan Airport

鄯善机场
📍 Shanshan ✈️ SXJ / ZWSS 🗓️ 2015

🛫 Airport facts

IATA codeSXJ
ICAO codeZWSS
Terminals1 terminal
Opened2015

📍 Airport address

Shanshan, Xinjiang
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 新疆鄯善

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🚇 Getting to the city centre

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Getting to the city centre

The airport is about 10 km to the north of Shanshan city center. There is no metro; reach the city by airport shuttle bus or taxi, with taxi being the fastest and most convenient option.

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Traveller notes

Small airport near the Kumtag Desert in the Turpan area; halal food available. A domestic regional airport in Xinjiang. Basic facilities (dining and small shops); ask the information desk about a prayer room. Halal options available.

🔄 Getting from the airport to the train stations

To Shanshan Railway Station (regular/high-speed): there is no metro; the best option is a taxi directly from the airport, about 20 minutes. The airport shuttle bus toward the city center is also available, from where you can change to the station. Allow extra time at remote regional airports.

🚆 Times and costs are approximate and may change. · All train stations in the city ←

🚌 Buses & cost to the city centre

🆓 Free shuttleNo free shuttle; airport buses and taxis are paid.
🚌 Bus routes机场大巴往返市区(民航班车),发车与航班衔接 / Airport shuttle bus to the city center, timed to flights (Airport shuttle to Shanshan)
🚕 Taxi costTaxi to Shanshan city center roughly ¥50–80, about 20 minutes depending on traffic.

💱 Prices are approximate in Chinese yuan (¥) and may change; confirm before boarding.

Source: Wikipedia, CAAC

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