Flights to China

Flights to China

China has a total of 258 airports, 28 of which handle intercontinental flights, 70 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 188 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in China together handle 419,010 flights this month, departing from 433 airports in 82 countries, operated by 154 different airlines — including 28 low-cost carriers. You can fly to China in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to China. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to China.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with SkyTeam, Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in China

Explore China!

Discover all 258 destinations in China. The most popular airports are in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Beijing Daxing, Kunming, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Xiamen, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Haikou, Qingdao, Guiyang, Shenyang, Sanya, Harbin, Jinan, Tianjin, Dalian, Ningbo, Fuzhou and Changchun and Jilin City. Collectively, the top 30 airports in these cities handle over 70% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in China, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to China

When planning your trip to China, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 154 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 28 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Together they operate more than half (50%) of all scheduled flights in November.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to China

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 28 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and China United provide the widest range of route options. They serve 58% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.

What is the best time to visit China?

The best time to visit China depends on the destination you want to visit. Because China has destinations with multiple climate types (9 in total), the ideal time to visit will differ per region. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore China as a whole is from April to October, during mid-spring to mid-autumn. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit China at the best time of the year!

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in China have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

China has 126 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destinations that you can fly to. Although those destinations can be visited throughout the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in China experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

China has 31 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

🥵  Hot Continental destinations

Hot Continental regions in China are known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and their cold, snowy winters, with temperatures often dropping below 0°C (32°F). This creates a sharp contrast between the seasons. These destinations offer a wide array of seasonal activities, ranging from summer hiking and boating to winter sports. Travelers can experience the warmth of summer and the refreshing chill of winter in these dynamic and diverse areas.

There are 29 Hot Continental destinations in China where you can fly to. It's usually best to visit these destinations in spring, summer or fall, from March to November, although the summer months can be very warm, these months also receive slightly more precipitation than in spring and fall.

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental destinations

Warm Continental destinations in China experience summer temperatures that vary from 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with occasional heatwaves bringing even higher temperatures. Winters are generally cold and snowy, with average temperatures falling between -5°C and 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn, ski during the winter months, and enjoy the mild to warm temperatures in towns and cities during summer, taking in the unique beauty that each season offers.

There are 28 Warm Continental destinations in China reachable by plane. The best time to visit is from late spring till the end of summer, with pleasant temperatures from May to August. Winters here get cold, with frost in almost every winter month, from November to March. As snowfall is common here, the mountainous areas with this climate are ideal for winter sports, making them great spots to visit during winter too!

🌺  Subtropical destinations

The subtropical destinations in China are known for their year-round warmth — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). Destinations are characterized by vibrant cities, diverse ecosystems, and outdoor activities. Whether it's relaxing by the water, exploring lush forests, or enjoying urban culture, subtropical regions provide a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure.

At present, you can fly to 14 subtropical destinations. These destinations can be visited all year round but are best to visit in the dry season from late September to November or from February to early May. During this period, temperatures are still pleasant because of the warm and long summer while precipitation is limited as the wet season is over.

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of China are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

China has 11 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🌲 ❄️  Subarctic / Alpine destinations

The Subarctic areas in China are famous for their breathtaking wilderness, vibrant wildlife, and natural spectacles like the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. These destinations are a dream for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers looking to explore rugged and isolated landscapes. Winters in these regions are long, tough, and extremely cold, often lasting 6 to 8 months, with temperatures regularly falling below -20°C (-4°F). In contrast, the summers are short yet mild, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures rising to a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F).

There are several (11 as of today) Subarctic / Alpine destinations in China. The most suitable period for visiting these destinations is in the long, but also sunny winter months from November to March. Because there are plenty of winter sports opportunities in the elevated areas in this region, you can have a good time. Outside of winter, it is best to go here in the middle of summer (May - August), when temperatures are mild or even pleasantly warm.

🥶 🌨️  Polar / Tundra destinations

Winters in these areas are cold, with average temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F), while summers are mainly short and cool. These places offer breathtaking landscapes, remote nature, and rich wildlife.

There are several (6 in total) Polar / Tundra destinations in China. The most suitable period for visiting these kind of destinations are in summer (June-August) as there will be plenty of daylight and lots of sun. Also if you like the snow these destinations are perfect as snow can be found here all year round, but be aware that winters here are cold and dark.

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in China are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

China is located North of the equator so the dry season starts in November and ends in April, which makes this period the best to visit the tropical destinations. In these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 2 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 North of the equator

Countries with direct flights to China

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 81 countries that have non-stop flights to China, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to China

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to China. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 175 airports across 81 countries and 5 continents offer direct flights to 258 airports in China.

Flying First Class to China

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 138 airports (located in 28 different countries), and arrive at one of 97 First Class airports in China. Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in China

Flying Business Class to China

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 401 airports across 82 countries that provide business class flights to China. As of today, you can arrive at 238 airports in Business Class.

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in China

Domestic flights across China

With a total of 6,098 domestic routes, there are many flights within China that make it easy to travel around the country. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Beijing, Beijing Daxing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Kunming, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, Zhengzhou, Urumqi, Changsha and Haikou have the most domestic connections, helpful to know when planning your trip.

China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines together operate more than half (51%) of all domestic flights in China, a total of 196,103 flights this month. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Asia to China

There are 94 cities spread across 43 countries in Asia that offer international flights to China. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 70 airports in the country. As of today, South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Japan have the best direct connections to China from Asia.

The 5 most popular international airports are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen and Kunming Airport, which together handle more than half (54%) of all incoming international flights to the country. The majority of those flights are operated by 15 airlines: China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Shenzhen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Korean Air, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, AirAsia, Shandong Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

Currently, 27 low-cost carriers out of 120 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 649 international routes from Asia.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from South Korea to China

You can fly non-stop from 7 airports in South Korea, and arrive at 42 different destinations in China. In total there are 79 direct routes from South Korea, operated by 27 different airlines — including 6 low-cost carriers.

South Korea to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in South Korea offer flights to 14 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Thailand to China

You can fly non-stop from 5 airports in Thailand, and visit any of the 27 destinations in China. In total there are 53 direct routes from Thailand, operated by 30 different airlines — including 9 low-cost carriers.

Thailand to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Thailand offer flights to 40 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Hong Kong to China

From Hong Kong you can fly non-stop from Hong Kong Airport, and arrive at 46 different destinations in China. In total there are 46 direct routes from Hong Kong, operated by 20 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines).

Flights from Malaysia to China

From Malaysia you can fly non-stop from 6 airports, and arrive at 28 different destinations in China. In total there are 50 direct routes from Malaysia, operated by 21 different airlines — including 8 low-cost carriers.

Malaysia to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 19 airports in Malaysia offer flights to 54 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Japan to China

From Japan you can fly non-stop from 8 airports, and arrive at 22 different destinations in China. In total there are 43 direct routes from Japan, operated by 21 different airlines — including 6 low-cost carriers.

Japan to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 59 airports in Japan offer flights to 56 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Vietnam to China

You can fly non-stop from 5 airports in Vietnam, and arrive at 24 different destinations in China. In total there are 50 direct routes from Vietnam, operated by 23 different airlines — including 4 low-cost carriers.

Vietnam to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Vietnam offer flights to 62 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Singapore to China

From Singapore you can fly non-stop from Singapore Airport, and arrive at 32 different destinations in China. In total there are 32 direct routes from Singapore, operated by 20 different airlines — including 6 low-cost carriers.

Flights from Taiwan to China

From Taiwan you can fly non-stop from 4 airports, and arrive at 16 different destinations in China. In total there are 32 direct routes from Taiwan, operated by 16 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines).

Taiwan to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Taiwan offer flights to 22 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Indonesia to China

You can fly non-stop from 5 airports in Indonesia, and visit any of the 15 destinations in China. In total there are 25 direct routes from Indonesia, operated by 14 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines).

Indonesia to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 58 airports in Indonesia offer flights to 48 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Macao to China

From Macao you can fly non-stop from Macau Airport, and arrive at 24 different destinations in China. In total there are 24 direct routes from Macao, operated by 10 different airlines — including Spring Airlines, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Flights from Philippines to China

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Philippines, and visit any of the 11 destinations in China. In total there are 13 direct routes from Philippines, operated by 12 different airlines — including 3 low-cost carriers.

Philippines to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 33 airports in Philippines offer flights to 61 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Cambodia to China

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Cambodia, and visit any of the 17 destinations in China. In total there are 23 direct routes from Cambodia, operated by 10 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Cambodia Airways and Spring Airlines).

Cambodia to China with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Botum Sakor Airport offers 1-stop flights to 16 destinations in China:

Flights from Kazakhstan to China

From Kazakhstan you can fly non-stop from 4 airports, and visit any of the 11 destinations in China. In total there are 21 direct routes from Kazakhstan, operated by 7 different airlines — including FlyArystan, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Kazakhstan to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 15 airports in Kazakhstan offer flights to 16 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Laos to China

From Laos you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 13 destinations in China. In total there are 14 direct routes from Laos, operated by 12 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (West Air and China United).

Laos to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Laos offer flights to 22 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Turkey to China

From Turkey you can fly non-stop from Istanbul Airport, and visit any of the 7 destinations in China. In total there are 7 direct routes from Turkey, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Turkey to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 47 airports in Turkey offer flights to 36 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from United Arab Emirates to China

From United Arab Emirates you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 11 destinations in China. In total there are 18 direct routes from United Arab Emirates, operated by 7 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

United Arab Emirates to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to 40 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Uzbekistan to China

From Uzbekistan you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 9 destinations in China. In total there are 11 direct routes from Uzbekistan, operated by 8 different airlines — including Centrum Air, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Uzbekistan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 10 airports in Uzbekistan offer flights to 22 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Mongolia to China

From Mongolia you can fly non-stop from Ulaanbaatar Airport, and arrive at 10 different destinations in China. In total there are 10 direct routes from Mongolia, operated by 6 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines).

Mongolia to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Mongolia offer flights to 10 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Myanmar (Burma) to China

From Myanmar (Burma) you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 7 destinations in China. In total there are 8 direct routes from Myanmar (Burma), operated by 6 different airlines — including West Air, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Myanmar (Burma) to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Myanmar (Burma) offer flights to 7 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Nepal to China

From Nepal you can fly non-stop from Kathmandu Airport, and visit any of the 7 destinations in China. In total there are 7 direct routes from Nepal, operated by 6 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Nepal to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Nepal offer flights to 10 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Bangladesh to China

From Bangladesh you can fly non-stop from Dhaka Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in China. In total there are 4 direct routes from Bangladesh, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Bangladesh to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Bangladesh offer flights to 5 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Qatar to China

From Qatar you can fly non-stop from Doha Airport, and arrive at 8 different destinations in China. In total there are 8 direct routes from Qatar, operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Flights from India to China

From India you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 4 different destinations in China. In total there are 6 direct routes from India, operated by 5 different airlines — including IndiGo Airlines, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

India to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 86 airports in India offer flights to 58 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Kyrgyzstan to China

From Kyrgyzstan you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and visit any of the 7 destinations in China. In total there are 8 direct routes from Kyrgyzstan, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Kyrgyzstan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Kyrgyzstan offer flights to 12 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Sri Lanka to China

From Sri Lanka you can fly non-stop from Colombo Airport, and arrive at 6 different destinations in China. In total there are 6 direct routes from Sri Lanka, operated by 5 different airlines — including Beijing Capital, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Sri Lanka to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 7 airports in Sri Lanka offer flights to 12 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Pakistan to China

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Pakistan, and arrive at 4 different destinations in China. In total there are 6 direct routes from Pakistan, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Pakistan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 10 airports in Pakistan offer flights to 13 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Saudi Arabia to China

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Saudi Arabia, and arrive at 6 different destinations in China. In total there are 9 direct routes from Saudi Arabia, operated by 5 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Saudi Arabia to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 25 airports in Saudi Arabia offer flights to 39 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Tajikistan to China

From Tajikistan you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 4 different destinations in China. In total there are 4 direct routes from Tajikistan, operated by 4 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Tajikistan to China with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Qurghonteppa Airport offers 1-stop flights to 12 destinations in China:

Flights from Maldives to China

From Maldives you can fly non-stop from Malé Airport, and visit any of the 5 destinations in China. In total there are 5 direct routes from Maldives, operated by 4 different airlines — including Beijing Capital, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Maldives to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 19 airports in Maldives offer flights to 7 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Georgia to China

From Georgia you can fly non-stop from Tbilisi Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from Georgia, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Georgia to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Georgia offer flights to 20 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Brunei to China

From Brunei you can fly non-stop from Brunei and Muara Airport, and arrive at 4 different destinations in China. In total there are 4 direct routes from Brunei, operated by 2 different airlines — Royal Brunei Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

Flights from Iran to China

From Iran you can fly non-stop from Tehran Airport, and visit any of the 5 destinations in China. In total there are 5 direct routes from Iran, operated by 2 different airlines — Mahan Air and China Southern.

Iran to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 8 airports in Iran offer flights to 12 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Bahrain to China

From Bahrain you can fly non-stop from Bahrain Island Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from Bahrain, operated by Gulf Air.

Flights from Azerbaijan to China

From Azerbaijan you can fly non-stop from Baku Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from Azerbaijan, operated by 2 different airlines — Azerbaijan and China Southern.

Azerbaijan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Azerbaijan offer flights to 13 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from North Korea to China

From North Korea you can fly non-stop from Pyongyang Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from North Korea, operated by 2 different airlines — Air China and Air Koryo.

Flights from Turkmenistan to China

From Turkmenistan you can fly non-stop from Ashgabat Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from Turkmenistan, operated by 2 different airlines — Turkmenistan Airlines and China Southern.

Turkmenistan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Turkmenistan offer flights to 4 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Armenia to China

From Armenia you can fly non-stop from Yerevan Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Urumqi. This is the only non-stop flight route from Armenia to China, operated by China Southern.

Armenia to China with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Syunik Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Urumqi:

Flights from Kuwait to China

From Kuwait you can fly non-stop from Kuwait City Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Guangzhou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Kuwait to China, operated by Kuwait Airways.

Flights from Oman to China

From Oman you can fly non-stop from Muscat Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Beijing Daxing. This is the only non-stop flight route from Oman to China, operated by China Eastern.

Oman to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Oman offer flights to 15 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Iraq to China

From Iraq you can fly non-stop from Baghdad Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Guangzhou. This is the only non-stop flight route from Iraq to China, operated by Iraqi Airways.

Iraq to China with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 5 airports in Iraq offer flights to 14 destinations in China that require just one stop:

Flights from Timor-Leste to China

From Timor-Leste you can fly non-stop from Dili Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Xiamen. This is the only non-stop flight route from Timor-Leste to China, operated by Aero Dili.

Flights from Jordan to China

From Jordan you can fly non-stop from Amman Airport, and arrive at the only destination in China: Beijing. This is the only non-stop flight route from Jordan to China, operated by Royal Jordanian.

Jordan to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Jordan offer flights to 10 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Israel to China

From Israel you can fly non-stop from Tel Aviv Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in China. In total there are 2 direct routes from Israel, operated by Hainan Airlines.

Israel to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Israel offer flights to 9 destinations in China with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to China

There are 4 continents beyond Asia that have direct flights to China. A total of 38 different countries across Africa, Europe, North America and Oceania offer flights to the country. With 279 direct flight routes, connecting 81 intercontinental airports to 28 destinations, China is well-connected to various parts of the world. 41 different airlines (of which 3 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.

Countries outside Asia with excellent flight connections to China include: Russia, Australia, United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to China

From Europe, 24 countries have direct flights to China. 184 non-stop routes are available, operated by 30 airlines — 3 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Russia to China

There are 15 airports in Russia that have direct flights to China. You will arrive at one of 20 destinations. Flights are operated by 16 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Beijing Capital and China United)

Russia to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 132 airports in Russia offer flights to 26 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from United Kingdom to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United Kingdom you can do so from 4 airports. You will arrive at one of 14 destinations. Flights are operated by 10 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Juneyao Airlines and Beijing Capital)

United Kingdom to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 28 airports in United Kingdom offer flights to 22 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Germany to China

There are 3 airports in Germany that have direct flights to China. You will arrive at one of 8 destinations. Flights are operated by 5 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Germany to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 23 departure airports in Germany offer 1-stop flights to 21 destinations in China:

Flights from Italy to China

There are 3 airports in Italy that have direct flights to China. You will arrive at one of 10 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — including Juneyao Airlines, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Italy to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 33 departure airports in Italy offer 1-stop flights to 22 destinations in China:

Flights from France to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from France you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 9 destinations. Flights are operated by 7 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

France to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 35 departure airports in France offer 1-stop flights to 22 destinations in China:

Flights from Spain to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Spain you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 8 destinations. Flights are operated by 7 airlines — including Beijing Capital, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Spain to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 37 departure airports in Spain offer 1-stop flights to 21 destinations in China:

Flights from Netherlands to China

Looking to fly directly from Netherlands? This is possible from Amsterdam only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Netherlands to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 3 departure airports in Netherlands offer 1-stop flights to 11 destinations in China:

Flights from Belgium to China

Looking to fly directly from Belgium? This is possible from Brussels only. You will arrive at one of 5 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — including Juneyao Airlines, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Belgium to China with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Brussels Charleroi Airport offers 1-stop flights to 12 destinations in China:

Flights from Hungary to China

Looking to fly directly from Hungary? This is possible from Budapest only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Hungary to China with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Debrecen Airport offers 1-stop flights to 7 destinations in China:

Flights from Switzerland to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Switzerland you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Switzerland to China with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: St Gallen Altenrhein Airport offers 1-stop flights to 5 destinations in China:

Flights from Austria to China

Looking to fly directly from Austria? This is possible from Vienna only. You will arrive at one of 5 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Austria to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 5 departure airports in Austria offer 1-stop flights to 19 destinations in China:

Flights from Finland to China

Looking to fly directly from Finland? This is possible from Helsinki only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — including Juneyao Airlines, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Finland to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 17 departure airports in Finland offer 1-stop flights to 16 destinations in China:

Flights from Denmark to China

Looking to fly directly from Denmark? This is possible from Copenhagen only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air China and China Eastern, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Denmark to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Denmark offer flights to 20 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Sweden to China

Looking to fly directly from Sweden? This is possible from Stockholm (Arlanda) only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air China and China Eastern, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Sweden to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 25 departure airports in Sweden offer 1-stop flights to 20 destinations in China:

Flights from Serbia to China

Looking to fly directly from Serbia? This is possible from Belgrade only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Serbia to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Serbia offer flights to 8 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Belarus to China

Looking to fly directly from Belarus? This is possible from Minsk only. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air China and Belavia, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Belarus to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Belarus offer flights to 13 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Poland to China

Looking to fly directly from Poland? This is possible from Warsaw only. You will arrive at Beijing — currently the only direct route connecting China and Poland. Flights are operated by Air China.

Poland to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Poland offer flights to 42 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Greece to China

Looking to fly directly from Greece? This is possible from Athens only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Juneyao Airlines, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Greece to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 35 departure airports in Greece offer 1-stop flights to 21 destinations in China:

Flights from Ireland to China

Looking to fly directly from Ireland? This is possible from Dublin only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Hainan Airlines and China Eastern, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Ireland to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 5 departure airports in Ireland offer 1-stop flights to 21 destinations in China:

Flights from Romania to China

Looking to fly directly from Romania? This is possible from Bucharest only. You will arrive at Beijing — currently the only direct route connecting China and Romania. Flights are operated by Air China.

Romania to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 14 airports in Romania offer flights to 14 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Czechia to China

Looking to fly directly from Czechia? This is possible from Prague only. You will arrive at Beijing — currently the only direct route connecting China and Czechia. Flights are operated by Hainan Airlines.

Czechia to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Czechia offer flights to 9 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Norway to China

Looking to fly directly from Norway? This is possible from Oslo only. You will arrive at Beijing — currently the only direct route connecting China and Norway. Flights are operated by Hainan Airlines.

Norway to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Norway offer flights to 21 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Luxembourg to China

Looking to fly directly from Luxembourg? This is possible from Luxembourg City only. You will arrive at Zhengzhou — currently the only direct route connecting China and Luxembourg. Flights are operated by China Southern.

Flights from Portugal to China

Looking to fly directly from Portugal? This is possible from Lisbon only. You will arrive at Hangzhou — currently the only direct route connecting China and Portugal. Flights are operated by Beijing Capital, a low-cost airline.

Portugal to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 9 departure airports in Portugal offer 1-stop flights to 21 destinations in China:

Non-stop flights from Oceania to China

From Oceania, 3 countries have direct flights to China. 36 non-stop routes are available, operated by 11 airlines — 2 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Australia to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Australia you can do so from 6 airports. You will arrive at one of 13 destinations. Flights are operated by 10 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Beijing Capital and Juneyao Airlines)

Australia to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 93 departure airports in Australia offer 1-stop flights to 39 destinations in China:

Flights from New Zealand to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from New Zealand you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

New Zealand to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 20 airports in New Zealand offer flights to 13 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Papua New Guinea to China

Looking to fly directly from Papua New Guinea? This is possible from Port Moresby only. You will arrive at Guangzhou — currently the only direct route connecting China and Papua New Guinea. Flights are operated by China Southern.

Papua New Guinea to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 17 airports in Papua New Guinea offer flights to Guangzhou Airport with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from North America to China

From North America, 3 countries have direct flights to China.

Flights from United States to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United States you can do so from 10 airports. You will arrive at one of 9 destinations. Flights are operated by 9 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

United States to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 285 departure airports in United States offer 1-stop flights to 59 destinations in China:

Flights from Canada to China

There are 3 airports in Canada that have direct flights to China. You will arrive at one of 7 destinations. Flights are operated by 8 airlines — including Beijing Capital, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Canada to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 72 airports in Canada offer flights to 42 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Mexico to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Mexico you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Hainan Airlines and China Southern, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Mexico to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 52 airports in Mexico offer flights to 42 destinations in China with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Africa to China

From Africa, 8 countries have direct flights to China. 22 non-stop routes are available, operated by 12 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Ethiopia to China

Looking to fly directly from Ethiopia? This is possible from Addis Ababa only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Ethiopia to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 25 departure airports in Ethiopia offer 1-stop flights to 6 destinations in China:

Flights from Egypt to China

Looking to fly directly from Egypt? This is possible from Cairo only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 5 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Egypt to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Egypt offer flights to 24 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Algeria to China

Looking to fly directly from Algeria? This is possible from Algiers only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by Air Algerie.

Algeria to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Algeria offer flights to 12 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Kenya to China

Looking to fly directly from Kenya? This is possible from Nairobi only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by China Southern.

Kenya to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 9 departure airports in Kenya offer 1-stop flights to 18 destinations in China:

Flights from South Africa to China

Looking to fly directly from South Africa? This is possible from Johannesburg only. You will arrive at Shenzhen — currently the only direct route connecting China and South Africa. Flights are operated by Air China.

South Africa to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 19 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Morocco to China

Looking to fly directly from Morocco? This is possible from Casablanca only. You will arrive at Beijing Daxing — currently the only direct route connecting China and Morocco. Flights are operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Morocco to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Morocco offer flights to 21 destinations in China with a single stop:

Flights from Tanzania to China

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Tanzania you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at Guangzhou Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of Tanzania. Flights are operated by Air Tanzania.

Tanzania to China with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach China, as 19 departure airports in Tanzania offer 1-stop flights to 15 destinations in China:

Flights from Angola to China

Looking to fly directly from Angola? This is possible from Luanda only. You will arrive at Guangzhou — currently the only direct route connecting China and Angola. Flights are operated by TAAG Angola.

Angola to China with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Angola offer flights to Guangzhou Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to China

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of China, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to China with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to China, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to China!

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