Non-stop flights from Xining (XNN)
Xining Airport (IATA: XNN, ICAO: ZLXN), also known as Xining Caojiabu Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Qinghai, China.Xining Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 53 destinations in 3 countries.
At present, there are 50 domestic flights from Xining.
The longest flight from Xining XNN is a 2,333 mile (3,755 km) non-stop route to Kuala Lumpur KUL. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 45 minutes and is operated by Batik Air.
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Airlines flying from Xining Popular destinations from Xining Popular destinations with a stopover Points & Miles information Destinations by flight duration Best time to travel from Xining Business 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:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Xining. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Xining by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Xining below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Xining
When planning a trip from Xining, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Xining, you have the option to take a direct flight to 32 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Xining, consider these 6 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 5 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Xining. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Xining currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Xining to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 2 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations
You can travel directly from Xining to one destination influenced by the Polar / Tundra climate. These areas, renowned for their glacial landscapes and frozen terrain — with temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F) — offer opportunities for adventure activities like ice climbing, glacier hiking, and polar expeditions to observe wildlife such as seals, penguins, and polar bears.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The best time to explore these areas in the Northern Hemisphere is during the summer months (June-August), when you'll enjoy abundant sunshine and long days. If you're a fan of snow, these places are ideal as they have snow year-round. Just keep in mind that winters can be quite cold and dark.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Xining. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Xining via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
Business class flights from Xining
There are 44 airports that have flights from Xining in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from XNN are listed below:
International flights from Xining
Flights from Xining to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the only destination in Hong Kong with direct flights from Xining. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Xining to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Xining is Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Xining to Thailand
There is 1 destination in Thailand that has a direct connection from Xining, which is Bangkok. Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Thai Vietjet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Domestic flights from Xining
Flights from Xining to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Xining (XNN). 50 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Xining to Beijing Daxing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xining to Changsha there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Loong Air, Tianjin Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Xining to Chengdu there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Chongqing are offered by Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Delingha are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Dunhuang is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Enshi City with 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.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Guangzhou with China Southern.
You can fly non-stop to Guiyang with China Southern or Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Hangzhou with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Hefei with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Hohhot is Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Jinan are offered by GX Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Kashgar with Tibet Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Kunming are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Ruili Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Lhasa are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Linyi with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Luzhou is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Direct flights to Mangnai are offered by 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.
Direct flights to Nanchang are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanchong is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xining to Nanjing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanning is GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
You can fly non-stop to Ningbo with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from Xining to Ordos City and Qingdao are operated by 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.
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 to Shenzhen with China Southern or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shijiazhuang with Spring 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 Taiyuan with 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), Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Wenzhou with Loong Air or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xining to Wuhan there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and Ruili Airlines.
Direct flights to Wuxi / Suzhou are offered by Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Xi'an with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Xuzhou are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yan'an is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Xining to Yantai with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yichang is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Yinchuan are offered by Shandong Airlines. 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, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Zhongwei is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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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 53 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Xining?
China Eastern, Tibet Airlines and Air China 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 2,279 flights departing from Xining every month (or 532 flights each week), to 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 from Xining?
Xi'an, Beijing Daxing and Chengdu 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 Beijing Daxing | 2h 25m |
| Xining to Chengdu | 1h 40m |
| Xining to Wuhan | 2h 25m |
| Xining to Yushu City, Qinghai | 1h 5m |
