Non-stop flights from Xining (XNN)
Xining Airport (IATA: XNN, ICAO: ZLXN), also known as Xining Caojiabu Airport, is a medium sized airport in China with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 49 domestic flights from Xining.
The longest flight from Xining XNN is a 870 mile (1,400 km) non-stop route to Harbin HRB. This direct flight takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by Chengdu Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Xining Popular destinations from Xining Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Xining
In total there are 25 airlines flying from and to Xining. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Xining
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Xining, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Xining that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Xining
There are 42 airports that have flights from Xining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from XNN are listed below:
First class flights from Xining
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Xining, which is Harbin (HRB).
International flights from Xining
Currently there are no international flights departing from Xining. To get from Xining to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Shanghai or Beijing.
Domestic flights from Xining
Flights from Xining to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Xining (XNN). 49 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and China Southern.
From Xining to Changsha there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are 9 Air, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Changzhou is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Xining to Chengdu there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines.
From Xining to Chongqing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Express, Sichuan Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Delingha with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Dunhuang with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Enshi City is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
To Golmud and Golog, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines.
All direct flights from Xining to Guangzhou and Guiyang are operated by China Southern.
You can fly non-stop to Haikou with 9 Air or China Southern.
The only airline with direct flights to Handan is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Hangzhou with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Harbin with Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Hefei with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or West Air.
You can fly non-stop to Jinan with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Jinghong with Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xining to Kunming there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Lhasa with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Luoyang with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Luzhou are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Mangnai is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Mianyang with Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Nanchang with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or China Southern.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Nanjing are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Nantong with Donghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Ningbo with Air Lituanica or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
To Ordos City and Qilian, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Xining to Shanghai there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Shenzhen with Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Taiyuan are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Tianjin are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Urumqi are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), China Southern and Sichuan Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Wenzhou is Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Xining to Wuhan there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Donghai Airlines, Loong Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Wuxi / Suzhou with Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xining to Xi'an there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Yangzhou is Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Yichang with Donghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Yinchuan are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Yulin are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Yushu City, Qinghai are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Zhengzhou 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 April and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Xining
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 from Xining?
The most convenient airport to fly from Xining is Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
How many airlines fly from Xining?
There are 25 airlines flying from Xining to 49 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Xining?
China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air operate most flights from Xining. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Xining?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Xining.
How many nonstop flights are there from Xining?
There are roughly 4,719 flights departing from Xining every month (or 1,099 flights each week), to a total of 49 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 from Xining?
Xi'an, Chengdu and Yushu City, Qinghai are the 3 most popular routes from Xining. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Xining, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Xining?
| Xining to Xi'an | 1h 25m |
| Xining to Chengdu | 1h 40m |
| Xining to Yushu City, Qinghai | 1h 15m |
| Xining to Nanjing | 2h 45m |
| Xining to Shanghai | 3h 5m |
