Non-stop flights to Xining (XNN)
Xining Caojiabu Airport is a large airport in China. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 51 domestic flights to Xining.
Xining is mainly known for its nature and sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Xining Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Xining Business Class flights First Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,398 flights arriving at Xining Airport, which are 80 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 Chengdu (TFU) in China and Xi'an (XIY), also in China. These two routes together are operated 342 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 Harbin (HRB). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 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. That’s around 2 times as much as Sichuan 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:
Business class flights to Xining
There are 43 airports that have flights to Xining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to XNN are listed below:
First class flights to Xining
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Xining, which is Harbin (HRB).
International flights to Xining
Currently there are no international flights to Xining. The only flights to Xining are domestic flights within China. To get to Xining from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Shanghai or Beijing.
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, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and China Southern.
From Changsha, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are 9 Air, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Changzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Chengdu, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Chongqing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Express, Sichuan Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Delingha, 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 Dunhuang, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Enshi City, the only airline with direct flights is 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, direct flights are offered by China Southern.
From Guilin, the only airline with direct flights is Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Guiyang, you can fly non-stop to Xining with China Southern.
From Haikou, you can fly non-stop with 9 Air or China Southern.
From Handan, direct flights are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
From Harbin, direct flights are offered by Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hefei, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or West Air.
From Hohhot, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Jinan, you can fly non-stop with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Jinghong, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines. 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, you can fly non-stop with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines.
From Luoyang, the only airline with direct flights is Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Mianyang, direct flights are offered by 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 China Southern.
From Nanjing, airlines that operate direct flights are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Nantong, the only airline with direct flights is Donghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop with Longjiang Airlines or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Ordos City and Qilian, 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), Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam) and 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).
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Taiyuan, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Longjiang Airlines.
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), China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.
From Wenzhou, direct flights are offered by Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Wuhan, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Donghai Airlines, Loong Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, you can fly non-stop to Xining with Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Xi'an, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Xining, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Yangzhou, direct flights are offered by Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Yulin, direct flights are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June 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, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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 51 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly to Xining?
China Eastern, Sichuan 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 2,398 flights arriving at Xining every month (or 560 flights each week), from a total of 51 airports - all within China.
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?
Chengdu, 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?
| Chengdu to Xining | 1h 40m |
| Xi'an to Xining | 1h 25m |
| Yushu City, Qinghai to Xining | 1h 15m |
| Shanghai to Xining | 3h 5m |
| Beijing Daxing to Xining | 2h 25m |
