Travelling from Xining Airport (XNN) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Xining and Xi An follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 34 Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flights.
Your XNN to XIY flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, so getting to Xi An (and then seeing more parts of China!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Eastern tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 95.61% of services arriving on schedule, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating XNN to XIY flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xining Airport (XNN) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
$680 is the best price for a one-way Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. A return flight starts from $186. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from XNN to XIY if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Handy information about Xining Airport (XNN)
The address for XNN is G6 Jingzang Expressway Exit.
Xining Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from XNN land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Xining to Xining Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near XNN? If you're boarding an early flight from Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
If you're coming in on a late Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near XIY:
Pick up a Xi An Xianyang Airport rental car and explore corners of Xi An that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Xi An Xianyang Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
XIY is located at Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Xi An. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Xi An. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Xi An is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Xining Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from XNN to XIY sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Xi An has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xi An, a trip to Nanchong will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in China, consider Zhengzhou, roughly 434 kilometres east of Xi An. Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom are key reasons to visit.
