Metro lines connect the airport to the city center in about 40 minutes.
Things to do at Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)
Xinqiao International AirportHFE
At the airport
Things to do in Xinqiao International Airport
Hefei is the capital of Anhui Province and a rapidly growing tech and university city, with the remarkable Chaohu Lake — one of China's five largest freshwater lakes — at its southern doorstep. Bao Gong (Baogong) Park honors the Song Dynasty official Bao Zheng, the legendary incorruptible judge whose cases inspired centuries of opera and literature. The Anhui Provincial Museum has outstanding displays on the region's archaeology and the distinctive Hui-style whitewashed architecture found throughout southern Anhui.
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Top Tips for Xinqiao International Airport
- Bao Gong Park and the adjacent Bao Gong Memorial Temple are free to enter and well worth a 1–2 hour visit.
- Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) — one of China's most famous scenic peaks — is about 280 km south of Hefei (3 hours by high-speed train) and is the region's top multi-day destination.
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Browse lounges at HFE
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Xinqiao International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestCIP Lounge
At Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei City, China, the CIP Lounge offers a convenient place to relax before you continue your travel through the terminal. This airport lounge is located in the Main Terminal on the Landside, so you can access it before you go through passport control and the security check. To find the lounge, head to Check-in area T and look to the right-hand side; the entrance is nearby door No.2. Its pre-security, landside location makes it especially practical if you arrive early, are waiting for a companion, or want a quieter space before proceeding airside.Book Now
100 points per guestFirst Class Lounge 1 (T1)
At Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei City, China, the First Class Lounge 1 (T1) is easy to find once you’re on the airside of the Main Terminal. After you pass the security check, turn right and continue along the departures concourse toward the A gates. The airport lounge is located directly opposite Boarding Gate A09, making it a convenient stop for travel before your flight—especially if you want to settle in close to your departure point. If you’re unsure you’re in the right direction, follow the signage for Gate A09; when you reach the gate area, you’ll see First Class Lounge 1 (T1) facing it across the corridor.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.