Non-stop flights from Xining (XNN)
Xining Airport (IATA: XNN, ICAO: ZLXN), also known as Xining Caojiabu Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Qinghai, China.Xining Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 66 destinations in 2 countries.
At present, there are 64 domestic flights from Xining.
The longest flight from Xining XNN is a 1,425 mile (2,293 km) non-stop route to Kashgar KHG. This direct flight takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes and is operated by Tibet Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Xining Popular destinations from Xining Popular destinations with a stopover Points & Miles information Destinations by flight duration Best time to travel from Xining Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Xining
In total there are 27 airlines flying from and to Xining. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Xining
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Xining, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Xining that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Xining. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Xining by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Xining below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Xining
When planning a trip from Xining, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Xining, you have the option to take a direct flight to 41 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 10 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Xining. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Xining, consider these 6 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Xining currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations
Currently, 2 Polar / Tundra influenced destinations are reachable by direct flight from Xining. These areas, renowned for their glacial landscapes and frozen terrain — with temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F) — offer opportunities for adventure activities like ice climbing, glacier hiking, and polar expeditions to observe wildlife such as seals, penguins, and polar bears.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The best time to explore these areas in the Northern Hemisphere is during the summer months (June-August), when you'll enjoy abundant sunshine and long days. If you're a fan of snow, these places are ideal as they have snow year-round. Just keep in mind that winters can be quite cold and dark.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Xining to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Xining. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Xining via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
Business class flights from Xining
There are 51 airports that have flights from Xining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from XNN are listed below:
International flights from Xining
Flights from Xining to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the only destination in Hong Kong with direct flights from Xining. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
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Flights from Xining to Macao
In Macao, the only destination that has a direct flight from Xining is Macau. Direct flights to Macau are offered by Air Macau. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in July 2026.
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Domestic flights from Xining
Flights from Xining to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Xining (XNN). 64 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Xining to Beijing Daxing there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, China United and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Changchun and Jilin City with China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Changsha are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Changzhi are offered by Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Xining to Chengdu there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Xining to Chongqing there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Dalian with China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
The only airline with direct flights to Delingha is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Dunhuang with China Southern or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Enshi City with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Direct flights to Fuzhou are offered by Fuzhou Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in July 2026.
To Golmud and Golog, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Guangzhou is China Southern.
Non-stop flights to Guiyang are offered by China Southern, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Handan with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Xining to Hangzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Harbin is China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Hefei with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Hohhot is Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Direct flights to Huai'an are offered by Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Non-stop flights to Jinan are offered by GX Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Kashgar with Tibet Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Xining to Kunming there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Lhasa are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Linyi is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Direct flights to Longnan are offered by Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Luoyang with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Direct flights to Luzhou are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Mangnai is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Mianyang with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Nanchang are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Direct flights to Nanchong are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Nanjing are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Loong Air, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Nanning with China Southern or GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Ningbo are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Qilian with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Non-stop flights to Qingdao are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Xining to Shanghai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shenyang are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shenzhen with China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shijiazhuang with Spring Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Shiyan is Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Direct flights to Taiyuan are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Tianjin are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Urumqi are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Wenzhou with Loong Air or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Xining to Wuhan there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and Ruili Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Wuxi / Suzhou with Hongtu Airlines or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Xi'an with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Xiamen with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Direct flights to Xuzhou are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yan'an is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Yantai with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yichang is Beijing Capital. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in July 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Yinchuan with Ruili Airlines or Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Yulin with GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Non-stop flights to Yushu City, Qinghai are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Zhanjiang is Longjiang Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Zhengzhou are China Southern, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Zhongwei is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Xining
There are two alternative airports to Xining (XNN) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Lanzhou (LHW) and Xiahe (GXH).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Xining?
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
What is the best airport to fly from Xining?
The most convenient airport to fly from Xining is Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
How many airlines fly from Xining?
There are 27 airlines flying from Xining to 66 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly from Xining?
China Eastern, China Southern and Tibet Airlines operate most flights from Xining. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Xining?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Xining.
How many nonstop flights are there from Xining?
There are roughly 4,263 flights departing from Xining every month (or 994 flights each week), to a total of 66 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Xining Airport?
The official name of Xining Airport is Xining Caojiabu Airport.
What is the airport code of Xining Airport?
The airport code of Xining Airport is XNN.
What are the most popular flights from Xining?
Beijing Daxing, Shanghai and Changsha are the 3 most popular routes from Xining. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Xining, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Xining?
| Xining to Beijing Daxing | 2h 25m |
| Xining to Shanghai | 3h 5m |
| Xining to Changsha | 2h 35m |
| Xining to Chengdu | 1h 40m |
| Xining to Nanjing | 2h 25m |
