Non-stop flights to Xining (XNN)
Xining Caojiabu Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 55 airports around the world that have direct flights to Xining, spread around 50 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 53 domestic flights to Xining.
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All direct flights to Xining Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Xining Best time to visit Xining Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,342 flights arriving at Xining Airport, which are 78 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Xining are routes from Beijing Daxing (PKX) in China and Xi'an (XIY), also in China. These two routes together are operated 329 times this month, and make up for 14% of all monthly arrivals at Xining Caojiabu Airport.
The longest flight to Xining XNN is departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 2,333 miles (3,755 km).
List of all direct flights to Xining
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Xining, 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 Xining.
Airlines flying to Xining
Currently, there are 24 airlines that fly to Xining. Most flights to Xining are operated by China Eastern, as they connect 20 airports to XNN. That’s around 2 times as much as Tibet Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Xining. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most XNN flights:
What is the best time to visit Xining?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
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.
Business class flights to Xining
There are 45 airports that have flights to Xining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to XNN are listed below:
International flights to Xining
Flights from Hong Kong to Xining
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong with direct flights to Xining. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Malaysia to Xining
In Malaysia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Xining is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights from Malaysia
Domestic flights to Xining
Flights from China to Xining
There are lots of domestic flights to Xining (XNN). 53 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Changsha, airlines that operate direct flights are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Chengdu, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, direct flights are offered by Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Delingha, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Dunhuang, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Enshi City, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Golmud and Golog, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Southern.
From Guiyang, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Tianjin Airlines.
From Handan, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital and Loong Air.
From Hefei, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hohhot, direct flights are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Jinan, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kashgar, you can fly non-stop with Tibet Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kunming, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Lhasa, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Linyi, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Luoyang, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
From Luzhou, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Mangnai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Mianyang, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Nanchang, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Nanchong, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Nanjing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Nanning, you can fly non-stop to Xining with GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Ordos City, Qilian and Qingdao, all direct flights to Xining are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Shanghai, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shenzhen, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Spring Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Taiyuan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Air China (Star Alliance).
From Tianjin, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Urumqi, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
From Wenzhou, you can fly non-stop with Loong Air or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Wuhan, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and Ruili Airlines.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Xi'an, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Xuzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Yan'an, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yantai, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yichang, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, you can fly non-stop with Ruili Airlines or Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yushu City, Qinghai, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Zhengzhou, airlines that operate direct flights are China Southern, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Zhongwei, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from China
Alternative airports near Xining
Flying to an alternative airport near Xining 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 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 into Xining?
The most convenient airport to fly into Xining is Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
How many airlines fly to Xining?
There are 24 airlines flying to Xining from 55 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Xining?
China Eastern, Tibet Airlines and Loong Air operate most flights to Xining. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Xining?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Xining.
How many nonstop flights are there to Xining?
There are roughly 2,342 flights arriving at Xining every month (or 546 flights each week), from a total of 55 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 to Xining?
Beijing Daxing, Xi'an and Chengdu are the 3 most popular routes to Xining. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Xining, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Xining?
| Beijing Daxing to Xining | 2h 25m |
| Xi'an to Xining | 1h 25m |
| Chengdu to Xining | 1h 40m |
| Lhasa to Xining | 2h 25m |
| Yushu City, Qinghai to Xining | 1h 20m |
