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Scan through all non-stop flights from Xi'an to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from XIY to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Xi'an XIY to Xining XNN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their XIY XNN flight schedule.
Flights from XIY to XNN are operated 35 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 22:05. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 22:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Xi'an to Xining takes 1 hour and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Xi'an and Xining is 403 miles (or 649 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 35 flights per week flying from Xi'an to Xining (as of April 2026).
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Xi'an to Xining.
The distance from Xi'an to Xining is 403 miles (649 kilometers).
China Eastern and Hainan Airlines are flying nonstop from Xi'an to Xining.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Xi'an to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Xi'an to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 06:50 from Xi'an and arrives at 08:25 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 22:05 from Xi'an and arrives at 23:40 at Xining.
403 miles (649 km) · 1h 35m
06:50
08:25
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2145
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
06:50
08:25
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2145
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
10:35
12:10
Hainan Airlines
HU 7465
Hainan Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
11:20
13:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2237
China Eastern
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
11:20
13:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2237
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
11:20
13:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2237
China Eastern
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
11:20
13:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2237
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
11:20
13:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2237
China Eastern
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
17:05
18:35
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2156
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
20:35
22:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 9959
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
21:35
23:05
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 6096
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
22:05
23:40
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2349
China Eastern
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
22:05
23:40
China Eastern
SkyTeam
MU 2349
China Eastern
Airbus A319
Y
W
J
F
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