Non-stop flights to Dunhuang (DNH)
Dunhuang Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 19 airports around the world that have direct flights to Dunhuang, spread around 17 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 17 domestic flights to Dunhuang.
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All direct flights to Dunhuang Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Dunhuang Best time to visit Dunhuang Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 194 flights arriving at Dunhuang Airport, which are 42 flights per week or 6 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Dunhuang are routes from Lanzhou (LHW) in China and Xi'an (XIY), also in China. These two routes together are operated 75 times this month, and make up for 39% of all monthly arrivals at Dunhuang Airport.
The longest flight to Dunhuang DNH is departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 2,619 miles (4,215 km).
List of all direct flights to Dunhuang
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Dunhuang, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Dunhuang.
Airlines flying to Dunhuang
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Dunhuang. Most flights to Dunhuang are operated by China Express, as they connect 6 airports to DNH. That’s around 2 times as much as China Eastern, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Dunhuang. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all DNH flights:
What is the best time to visit Dunhuang?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Dunhuang are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Dunhuang is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Long-Haul Flights to Dunhuang
Explore all long-haul flights to Dunhuang with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Dunhuang
There are 14 airports that have flights to Dunhuang in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to DNH are listed below:
International flights to Dunhuang
Flights from Hong Kong to Dunhuang
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong with direct flights to Dunhuang. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Greater Bay Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Malaysia to Dunhuang
In Malaysia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Dunhuang is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
All flights from Malaysia
Domestic flights to Dunhuang
Flights from China to Dunhuang
There are lots of domestic flights to Dunhuang (DNH). 17 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing and Beijing Daxing, you can fly with Air China (Star Alliance).
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop to Dunhuang with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Chongqing, the only airline with direct flights is Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Hami City, you can fly non-stop to Dunhuang with China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Jiayuguan and Jiuquan and Jinchang, all direct flights to Dunhuang are operated by China Express.
From Lanzhou, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Dunhuang, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Express, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Mangnai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Qingyang, you can fly non-stop to Dunhuang with China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Urumqi, the only airline with direct flights is Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Xi'an, you can fly non-stop to Dunhuang with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Xining, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zhangye, direct flights are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from China
Alternative airports near Dunhuang
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Dunhuang (DNH) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Dunhuang?
There is 1 airport in Dunhuang: Dunhuang Airport (DNH).
What is the best airport to fly into Dunhuang?
The most convenient airport to fly into Dunhuang is Dunhuang Airport (DNH).
How many airlines fly to Dunhuang?
There are 9 airlines flying to Dunhuang from 19 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Dunhuang?
China Express, China Eastern and Air China operate most flights to Dunhuang. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Dunhuang?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Dunhuang.
How many nonstop flights are there to Dunhuang?
There are roughly 194 flights arriving at Dunhuang every month (or 42 flights each week), from a total of 19 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Dunhuang Airport?
The official name of Dunhuang Airport is Dunhuang Airport.
What is the airport code of Dunhuang Airport?
The airport code of Dunhuang Airport is DNH.
What are the most popular flights to Dunhuang?
Lanzhou, Xi'an and Zhangye are the 3 most popular routes to Dunhuang. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Dunhuang, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Dunhuang?
| Lanzhou to Dunhuang | 1h 35m |
| Xi'an to Dunhuang | 2h 5m |
| Zhangye to Dunhuang | 1h 15m |
| Jiayuguan and Jiuquan to Dunhuang | 55m |
| Guangzhou to Dunhuang | 4h 30m |
