Non-stop flights to Yining (YIN)
Yining Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 34 airports around the world that have direct flights to Yining in 2 countries. Currently, there are 33 domestic flights to Yining.
Yining is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Yining Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Yining Best time to visit Yining Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 807 flights arriving at Yining Airport, which are 189 flights per week or 27 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Yining are routes from Urumqi (URC) in China and Chengdu (TFU), also in China. These two routes together are operated 204 times this month, and make up for 25% of all monthly arrivals at Yining Airport.
The longest flight to Yining YIN is departing from Shanghai (PVG). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 2,357 miles (3,793 km).
List of all direct flights to Yining
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Yining, 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 Yining.
Airlines flying to Yining
Currently, there are 13 airlines that fly to Yining. Most flights to Yining are operated by Chengdu Airlines, as they connect 18 airports to YIN. That’s around 2 times as much as China Express, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Yining. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most YIN flights:
What is the best time to visit Yining?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Yining enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Yining, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!
Business class flights to Yining
There are 20 airports that have flights to Yining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to YIN are listed below:
First class flights to Yining
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 6 airports to choose from that have flights to YIN in First Class.
International flights to Yining
Flights from Kazakhstan to Yining
Almaty is the only city in Kazakhstan with direct flights to Yining. From Almaty, direct flights are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Domestic flights to Yining
Flights from China to Yining
There are lots of domestic flights to Yining (YIN). 33 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Aksu, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Alaer, the only airline with direct flights is China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Altay, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Beijing, the only airline with direct flights is Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Chengdu, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Chongqing, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Fuyun County, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or Urumqi Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guiyang, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Hami City, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Hefei, you can fly non-stop to Yining with Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Hotan and Jinan, you can fly with Chengdu Airlines.
From Karamay, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or China Express.
From Kashgar, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Korla, direct flights are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Kuqa, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lanzhou, you can fly non-stop with Qingdao Airlines or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Nanjing, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Qitai, you can fly non-stop to Yining with Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Juneyao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shihezi, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop to Yining with Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Trat and Tumxuk, all direct flights to Yining are operated by Chengdu Airlines and China Express.
From Turpan, you can fly non-stop to Yining with Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Urumqi, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Yining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Qingdao Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
From Wuhan, direct flights are offered by Chengdu 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 Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Yarkant (Shache), you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Yutian, the only airline with direct flights is Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Zhengzhou, direct flights are offered by Spring Airlines, Urumqi Air and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Yining
Flying to an alternative airport near Yining 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Yining (YIN) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Zhaosu (ZFL) and Bole (BPL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Yining?
There is 1 airport in Yining: Yining Airport (YIN).
What is the best airport to fly into Yining?
The most convenient airport to fly into Yining is Yining Airport (YIN).
How many airlines fly to Yining?
There are 13 airlines flying to Yining from 34 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Yining?
Chengdu Airlines, China Express and China Southern operate most flights to Yining. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Yining?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Yining.
How many nonstop flights are there to Yining?
There are roughly 807 flights arriving at Yining every month (or 189 flights each week), from a total of 34 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Yining Airport?
The official name of Yining Airport is Yining Airport.
What is the airport code of Yining Airport?
The airport code of Yining Airport is YIN.
What are the most popular flights to Yining?
Urumqi, Chengdu and Kuqa are the 3 most popular routes to Yining. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Yining, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Yining?
| Urumqi to Yining | 1h 15m |
| Chengdu to Yining | 4h |
| Kuqa to Yining | 45m |
| Kashgar to Yining | 1h 30m |
| Xi'an to Yining | 3h 45m |
