Travelling from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Xining Airport (XNN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport.
Xining's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Xi An.
Each week, there are 34 Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport flights.
Your XIY to XNN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Xining (and then other destinations in China) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Eastern.
China Eastern ranks as the top on-time carrier for XIY to XNN flights, with 92.98% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Xining Airport (XNN)
R 1,139 is the best price for a one-way Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,241. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from XIY to XNN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The address for XIY is Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from XIY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Xi An to Xi An Xianyang Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near XIY:
Arriving at Xining Airport (XNN)
If you have a late Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near XNN:
Getting from Xining Airport (XNN) to central Xining
You'll find XNN at G6 Jingzang Expressway Exit.
Xining Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Xining. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Xining Airport (XNN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Xining. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Xining Airport for July if you want to go to Xining during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from XIY to XNN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Xining, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 418 kilometres south-east to Tianshui to check off its top attractions. From Qimulin Mountain to Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lanzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 193 kilometres east of Xining. No journey is complete without a visit to Gansu Provincial Museum, Little West Lake and Zhigong Temple.
