Xiaoshan International Airport station is a metro station on the Hangzhou Metro system in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The station serves the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HAK) and provides passenger access to the airport’s Terminals 1 and 2.
Key characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines served | Hangzhou Metro Line 1 (extension) |
| Location | Underground, situated beneath the airport’s terminal complex in the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou |
| Operator | Hangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd. |
| Opening date | 24 June 2022, concurrent with the inauguration of the Line 1 airport extension |
| Station layout | The station features a two‑level underground design: a concourse level with ticketing and security facilities, and a platform level with an island platform serving two tracks |
| Accessibility | Elevators, escalators, tactile paving, and barrier‑free restrooms are provided to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility |
| Connections | Direct indoor connection to the airport’s check‑in halls; exit to the airport’s ground transport plaza where taxis, buses, and a high‑speed rail station (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport railway station) are located |
| Fare integration | Metro fares are integrated with the airport’s public‑transport fare system, allowing transfer to city buses and the high‑speed rail network using the same smart card (Hangzhou Tong) |
Operational context
- The extension of Line 1 to the airport was part of Hangzhou’s broader transport‑infrastructure plan ahead of the 2022 Asian Games, aimed at improving connectivity between the city center and the international gateway.
- The station’s design incorporates airport‑specific security screening for luggage and passengers, in addition to standard metro security procedures.
- Passenger flow is managed to coordinate with flight schedules, providing additional services such as flight‑information displays within the concourse.
Nearby facilities
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport railway station – a high‑speed rail station on the Shanghai‑Hangzhou HSR line, located within the same airport complex.
- Ground transportation hub – offering city bus routes, airport shuttles, and a dedicated taxi stand.
- Airport services – including airline check‑in counters, baggage claim areas, retail and dining outlets, and airport lounges.
Future developments
Plans announced by the Hangzhou municipal government include the possible interchange with future metro lines (e.g., Line 16) to further enhance multimodal connectivity at the airport, though detailed designs and timelines remain under study.
All information reflects publicly available data from official Hangzhou Metro sources, airport publications, and transportation planning documents.
