Non-stop flights to Qitai (JBK)
Qitai Jiangbulake Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 12 domestic flights to Qitai.
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All direct flights to Qitai Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Qitai Best time to visit Qitai Business Class flights First Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 135 flights arriving at Qitai Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Qitai are routes from Altay (AAT) in China and Aksu (AKU), also in China. These two routes together are operated 47 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Qitai Jiangbulake Airport.
The longest flight to Qitai JBK is departing from Jinan (TNA). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km).
List of all direct flights to Qitai
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Qitai, 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 Qitai.
Airlines flying to Qitai
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Qitai. Most flights to Qitai are operated by Chengdu Airlines, as they connect 8 airports to JBK. That’s around 4 times as much as China Express, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Qitai. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all JBK flights:
What is the best time to visit Qitai?
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Qitai 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.

Business class flights to Qitai
There are 5 airports that have flights to Qitai in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to JBK are listed below:
First class flights to Qitai
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 5 airports to choose from that have flights to JBK in First Class.
International flights to Qitai
Currently there are no international flights to Qitai. The only flights to Qitai are domestic flights within China. To get to Qitai from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Xi'an or Zhengzhou.
Domestic flights to Qitai
Flights from China to Qitai
There are lots of domestic flights to Qitai (JBK). 12 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Aksu and Altay, you can fly with Chengdu Airlines.
From Hami City, you can fly non-stop to Qitai with China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Jinan, the only airline with direct flights is Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kashgar and Korla, all direct flights to Qitai are operated by Chengdu Airlines.
From Kuqa, direct flights are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Lanzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Taiyuan, you can fly non-stop to Qitai with Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Xi'an, Yining and Zhengzhou, all direct flights to Qitai are operated by Chengdu Airlines.
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Alternative airports near Qitai
Flying to an alternative airport near Qitai could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Qitai (JBK) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Turpan (TLQ) and Urumqi (URC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Qitai?
There is 1 airport in Qitai: Qitai Jiangbulake Airport (JBK).
What is the best airport to fly into Qitai?
The most convenient airport to fly into Qitai is Qitai Jiangbulake Airport (JBK).
How many airlines fly to Qitai?
There are 3 airlines flying to Qitai from 12 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Qitai?
Chengdu Airlines, China Express and Air Guilin operate most flights to Qitai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Qitai?
There are no alliances flying to Qitai at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Qitai?
There are roughly 135 flights arriving at Qitai every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 12 airports - all within China.
What is the official name of Qitai Airport?
The official name of Qitai Airport is Qitai Jiangbulake Airport.
What is the airport code of Qitai Airport?
The airport code of Qitai Airport is JBK.
What are the most popular flights to Qitai?
Altay, Aksu and Lanzhou are the 3 most popular routes to Qitai. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Qitai, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Qitai?
| Altay to Qitai | 55m |
| Aksu to Qitai | 1h 45m |
| Lanzhou to Qitai | 2h 30m |
| Xi'an to Qitai | 3h 10m |
| Yining to Qitai | 1h 30m |