Huangshan Tunxi International Airport (TXN) Guide: Huangshan, China

Huangshan Tunxi International Airport is the airport for Yellow Mountain, Tunxi old street, Hongcun/Xidi villages, and one of China’s best-known mountain landscapes. TXN is close to the city but not close to the mountain cable cars, so travelers should separate airport transfer from scenic-area transfer in the plan.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Huangshan Tunxi International Airport
Short codes	TXN / ZSTX
Also searched as	Huangshan Airport, Tunxi Airport, TXN Airport, Huangshan Tunxi Airport
City and country	Huangshan, China
Practical address	Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui Province, China; coordinates 29.733299, 118.255997.
Distance to city	About 7 km from Tunxi/Huangshan city center; taxis usually take 15-25 minutes, while mountain-transfer trips take much longer.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Huangshan city, Yellow Mountain, Tunxi Old Street, Hongcun/Xidi, Anhui village trips, and short nature/culture itineraries.
Main route logic: small domestic network plus seasonal/regional tourism links; Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen/Guangzhou, Chengdu, and nearby hubs matter.
Airport style: compact tourism airport with taxis, bus links, car services, basic food/retail, and quick navigation.
Planning rule: arrange a driver or bus plan if going directly to Tangkou/Yellow Mountain Scenic Area.

Address and location

Use Huangshan Tunxi International Airport (TXN) for flight searches and Huangshan Airport, Tunxi Airport, TXN Airport, Huangshan Tunxi Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui Province, China; coordinates 29.733299, 118.255997.

About 7 km from Tunxi/Huangshan city center; taxis usually take 15-25 minutes, while mountain-transfer trips take much longer. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Taxi to Tunxi/Huangshan city	15-25 min	Often CNY 20-50	🚕 Best city transfer.
Bus Line 19 / public bus to city links	40-60 min	Low local fare	🚌 Cheapest by day.
Transfer to Tangkou/Yellow Mountain area	70-120+ min	Often CNY 150-350+ private or bus/taxi mix	✅ Best for mountain hotels.
Private driver for villages/mountain	2-8 hr itinerary	Quote-based	🚗 Best for Hongcun/Xidi and cable-car timing.

TXN is close to Tunxi but the Yellow Mountain Scenic Area requires a separate transfer. Do not book a mountain hotel without checking last cable-car and bus times.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Huangshan has no airport metro link.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

Small passenger terminal with check-in, baggage, security, basic shops/food, taxis, bus access, car services, and tourism pickup flow.
The terminal is simple, which is good for short domestic flights.
Mountain weather and cable-car schedules matter more than airport amenities.
Holiday crowds around Huangshan can make transfers expensive.

The smart rule at TXN is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

TXN has a limited but useful tourism route map. Search Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, Hefei, and international/seasonal routes such as Bangkok or regional Asia where scheduled.

China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Chengdu Airlines-style carriers, and seasonal tourism airlines may appear.

Cheap routes to check first

Huangshan to Shanghai or Beijing: key city-break benchmarks.
Huangshan to Shenzhen/Guangzhou: useful south-China checks.
Huangshan via Hefei or Hangzhou: sometimes better when TXN nonstops are thin.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Mountain weather changes quickly. Keep rain gear, verify cable-car times, and avoid tight same-day airport-to-summit plans.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Huangshan Tunxi International Airport from Huangshan?

About 7 km from Tunxi/Huangshan city center; taxis usually take 15-25 minutes, while mountain-transfer trips take much longer.

How much is a taxi from TXN airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Huangshan Tunxi International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?