Non-stop flights to Xining (XNN)
Xining Caojiabu Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 53 airports around the world that have direct flights to Xining, spread around 49 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 51 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 1,139 flights arriving at Xining Airport, which are 38 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Xining are routes from Xi'an (XIY) in China and Yushu City, Qinghai (YUS), also in China. These two routes together are operated 179 times this month, and make up for 16% 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 23 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 46 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 April 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 April 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). 51 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 March and ends in October.
From Changsha, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air 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 March and ends in October.
From Dunhuang, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April 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 March 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 route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Hangzhou, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
From Hefei, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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 March and ends in October.
From Jinghong, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Ruili Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Kashgar, you can fly non-stop with Tibet Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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 March and ends in October.
From Lhasa, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Luoyang, the only airline with direct flights is Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Luzhou, direct flights are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Mangnai, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Mianyang, direct flights are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nanchang, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nanchong, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nanjing, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nanning, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
From Ningbo, Ordos City and Qingdao, all direct flights to Xining are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Shanghai, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), 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 March and ends in October.
From Shenzhen, direct flights are offered by Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shigatse, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Tibet Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Spring Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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 March and ends in October.
From Urumqi, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Sichuan Airlines.
From Wenzhou, direct flights are offered by Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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, direct flights are offered by Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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 March and ends in October.
From Yan'an, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Yantai, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Yichang, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March 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 March and ends in October.
From Zhengzhou, airlines that operate direct flights are China Southern, 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 March 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 23 airlines flying to Xining from 53 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Xining?
China Eastern, Tibet Airlines and Air China 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 1,139 flights arriving at Xining every month (or 266 flights each week), from a total of 53 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?
Xi'an, Yushu City, Qinghai and Beijing Daxing 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?
| Xi'an to Xining | 1h 25m |
| Yushu City, Qinghai to Xining | 1h 20m |
| Beijing Daxing to Xining | 2h 20m |
| Lhasa to Xining | 2h 25m |
| Chengdu to Xining | 1h 40m |
