Non-stop flights to Xining (XNN)
Xining Caojiabu Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 64 airports around the world that have direct flights to Xining in 2 countries. Currently, there are 63 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 4,276 flights arriving at Xining Airport, which are 143 flights per day or 6 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 10 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Xining are routes from Beijing Daxing (PKX) in China and Chengdu (TFU), also in China. These two routes together are operated 504 times this month, and make up for 12% of all monthly arrivals at Xining Caojiabu Airport.
The longest flight to Xining XNN is departing from Kashgar (KHG). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 1,425 miles (2,293 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 27 airlines that fly to Xining. Most flights to Xining are operated by China Eastern, as they connect 19 airports to XNN. 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 50 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 August and ends in October.
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Domestic flights to Xining
Flights from China to Xining
There are lots of domestic flights to Xining (XNN). 63 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 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, China United and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Changchun and Jilin City, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
From Changsha, airlines that operate direct flights are China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Changzhi, direct flights are offered by Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Chengdu, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Express, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Dalian, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Southern. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Delingha, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Dunhuang, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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 August 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 with China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Guiyang, direct flights are offered by China Southern, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
From Handan, direct flights are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital and Loong Air.
From Harbin, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Hefei, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Hohhot, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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 August 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 August 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 August 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 August and ends in October.
From Longnan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Luoyang, the only airline with direct flights is Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Luzhou, you can fly non-stop with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines.
From Mangnai, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Mianyang, direct flights are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Nanchang, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Nanchong, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Nanjing, airlines that operate direct flights are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Loong Air, Qingdao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Nanning, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Ningbo, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Qilian, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Qingdao, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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 August and ends in October.
From Shenyang, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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 August and ends in October.
From Shigatse, direct flights are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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 August and ends in October.
From Shiyan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Fuzhou Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Taiyuan, the only airline with direct flights is 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 August 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 August 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, you can fly non-stop with Hongtu Airlines or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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 August and ends in October.
From Xiamen, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
From Xuzhou, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Yan'an, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Yantai, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Yichang, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in September 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 August and ends in October.
From Yulin, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
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 August and ends in October.
From Zhanjiang, direct flights are offered by Longjiang Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August 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, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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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 27 airlines flying to Xining from 64 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly to Xining?
China Eastern, Tibet Airlines and China Southern 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 4,276 flights arriving at Xining every month (or 1,001 flights each week), from a total of 64 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, Chengdu and Changsha 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 |
| Chengdu to Xining | 1h 40m |
| Changsha to Xining | 2h 30m |
| Shanghai to Xining | 3h 20m |
| Nanjing to Xining | 2h 25m |
