Non-stop flights to Xining (XNN)
Xining Caojiabu Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 58 airports around the world that have direct flights to Xining, spread around 53 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 56 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 1,457 flights arriving at Xining Airport, which are 49 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
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 193 times this month, and make up for 13% of all monthly arrivals at Xining Caojiabu Airport.
The longest flight to Xining XNN is departing from Bangkok (BKK). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,579 miles (2,541 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 26 airlines that fly to Xining. Most flights to Xining are operated by China Eastern, as they connect 18 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 41 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.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Thailand to Xining
In Thailand, the only airport that has a direct connection to Xining is Bangkok. From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Thai Vietjet Air.
All flights from Thailand
Domestic flights to Xining
Flights from China to Xining
There are lots of domestic flights to Xining (XNN). 56 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 September and ends in October.
From Changsha, airlines that operate direct flights are China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Changzhi, the only airline with direct flights is Fuzhou Airlines.
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, 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 Delingha, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Dunhuang, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
From Enshi City, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air.
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, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Tianjin Airlines.
From Handan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Loong Air.
From Hangzhou, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
From Hefei, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Hohhot, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Hainan Airlines.
From Jinan, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
From Kashgar, you can fly non-stop with Tibet Airlines or West Air.
From Kunming, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Lhasa, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Linyi, direct flights are offered by Loong Air.
From Longnan, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Fuzhou Airlines.
From Luoyang, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
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).
From Mianyang, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September 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 September and ends in October.
From Nanchong, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Tibet Airlines.
From Nanjing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Qingdao Airlines.
From Nanning, the only airline with direct flights is GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in January.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
From Qingdao, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September 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.
From Shenyang, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines.
From Shenzhen, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Shigatse, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Tibet Airlines.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Spring Airlines or Tibet Airlines.
From Shiyan, direct flights are offered by Fuzhou Airlines.
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 September 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.
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.
From Xi'an, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hainan Airlines.
From Xuzhou, direct flights are offered by Loong Air.
From Yan'an, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital.
From Yantai, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Yinchuan, the only airline with direct flights is Shandong Airlines.
From Yulin, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines.
From Yushu City, Qinghai, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines.
From Zhengzhou, airlines that operate direct flights are China Southern, Loong Air, Lucky Air, Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Zhongwei, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital.
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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 26 airlines flying to Xining from 58 airports around the world, as of September 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 1,457 flights arriving at Xining every month (or 343 flights each week), from a total of 58 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 Yushu City, Qinghai 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 15m |
| Yushu City, Qinghai to Xining | 1h 5m |
| Changsha to Xining | 2h 35m |
| Lhasa to Xining | 2h 25m |