Cheap flights to Xining

Popular airlines with direct flights to Xining

  • China Eastern
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Xi'An
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Shanghai
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 5 min +
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Hefei
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Nanjing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 55 min +
  • Tibet Airlines
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Yushu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Lhasa
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Zhengzhou
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Golmud
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
  • Zhejiang Loong Airlines
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Hangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 20 min +
    • Enshi City
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Taiyuan
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Wenzhou
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 40 min +
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
  • China Southern
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Guangzhou
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 10 min +
    • Shenzhen
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 15 min +
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Dalian
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 10 min +
    • Changsha
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 45 min +
  • Sichuan Airlines
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Chengdu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Lhasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
    • Kunming
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Dunhuang
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
  • Beijing Capital
    Fly to Xining (XNN)
    • Yushu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Shijiazhuang
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
    • Beijing
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Nanchang
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Golmud
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +

Popular airports near Xining

  • Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)
    Xining China 35 min 16 mi
  • Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW)
    Lanzhou China 2 hr 39 min 102 mi

When to fly to Xining

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Dec – Mar
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jun – Sep
Most popular and higher prices

About Xining

Xining is the capital of Qinghai province in central China, by the Tibetan Plateau. It's known for the Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque, blending Chinese and Islamic styles, and the Tulou Temple, built into mountainside caves. To the north, the Tibetan Medicine and Culture Museum displays traditional artifacts. Nearby are the sprawling Ta’er Monastery (Kumbum Monastery) and the vast Qinghai Lake, rich in birdlife.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Xining

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Xining really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Xining.

In terms of direct flights, China Eastern is the most popular, flying directly from 19 cities. China Eastern flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .

Other popular airlines flying to Xining are Tibet Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Beijing Capital.
  • Tibet Airlines flies directly from 16 cities. Tibet Airlines flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
  • Zhejiang Loong Airlines flies directly from 13 cities. Zhejiang Loong Airlines flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
  • China Southern flies directly from 11 cities. China Southern flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
  • Sichuan Airlines flies directly from 9 cities. Sichuan Airlines flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
  • Beijing Capital flies directly from 8 cities. Beijing Capital flies to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN) .
  • China Eastern offers direct flights to Xining from 19 cities. The most frequent departures are: Xi'An, Shanghai, Beijing, Hefei and Nanjing.
  • Tibet Airlines offers direct flights to Xining from 16 cities. The most frequent departures are: Yushu, Lhasa, Chengdu, Zhengzhou and Golmud.
  • Zhejiang Loong Airlines offers direct flights to Xining from 13 cities. The most frequent departures are: Hangzhou, Enshi City, Taiyuan, Wenzhou and Chengdu.
  • China Southern offers direct flights to Xining from 11 cities. The most frequent departures are: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Dalian and Changsha.
  • Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights to Xining from 9 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chengdu, Lhasa, Kunming, Dunhuang and Chongqing.
  • Beijing Capital offers direct flights to Xining from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Yushu, Shijiazhuang, Beijing, Nanchang and Golmud.
Many travelers visit in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather's mild and a cool wind often blows. Winter (Nov–Feb) is cold and dry, with occasional snow. Winter overnight temperatures fall well below freezing. Apr sees thousands of migrating birds nest at Qinghai Lake's Bird Island.
Xining is served by only one major airport: Xining Caojiabao Airport, 16 mi away from the city center.
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