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XCH Christmas Island Airport

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Christmas Island Airport (XCH) serves Christmas Island. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAXCH
ICAOYPXM
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneIndian/Christmas
Elevation279 m

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The airport in numbers

Christmas Island Airport — facts & history

We pulled Christmas Island Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 22,682 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 39,559 in 1995.

Passengers / year
22,682
as of 2022
Peak traffic
39,559
in 1995
Elevation
279 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1993–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Christmas Island Airport to Christmas Island

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Christmas Island Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Christmas Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Christmas Island Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Virgin Australia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Christmas Island Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Christmas Island Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Christmas Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Christmas Island Airport to the centre of Christmas Island?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Christmas Island Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Christmas Island Airport to Christmas Island?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Christmas Island Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Christmas Island Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Cocos Keeling Island, Perth. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Christmas Island Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Christmas Island Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Christmas Island Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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