T5 only lists Costa Coffee by name, with no details
On airport maps for Xi'an Xianyang, Costa Coffee shows up under Terminal T5 chains, but there’s no verified gate number, hours, or photo. Treat it as “there should be a Costa somewhere airside or landside in T5,” not a guaranteed landmark to meet someone at.
Because no independent source pins down opening times, assume typical China airport coffee hours: roughly early-morning to late-evening, skewing around the main bank of departures from T5. If you have a 06:00 flight out of T5, have a backup plan for caffeine in case this Costa opens later.
Pricing at Costa across China usually sits above local chains by a few yuan; a basic latte in major airports runs in the ¥30–40 range. Expect similar or slightly higher in T5 at XIY, and assume card plus mobile payments (WeChat Pay/Alipay) more reliable than foreign cash.
Food-wise, standard Costa in China leans on pre-packed cakes, muffins, and sandwiches held in a chilled case. With no traveller reports from T5 specifically, treat anything that isn’t hot and freshly made as “OK for a quick bite” rather than a real meal before a 5–6 hour flight.
Because there are zero confirmed reviews tied to the T5 outlet, you won’t find solid intel on power outlets, seating, or Wi‑Fi strength. If you need to work, plan to grab your drink, then move to a gate area in T5 where you can see power sockets along the walls.
Practical tip: when you reach T5, check the nearest airport directory screen or information desk for the current Costa Coffee location, and snap a quick photo of the map so you can find it again after boarding-pass control.