Flights to Xi’an
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Xi’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | XIY | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,572 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, XIY can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,572 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Xi’an
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an to Shanghai | China | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Xi’an to Chongqing | China | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Xi’an to Chengdu | China | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Xi’an to Beijing | China | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Xi’an to Guangzhou | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Xi’an to Shenzhen | China | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Xi’an to Tianjin | China | 913 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Xi’an to Wuhan | China | 646 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Xi’an to Hangzhou | China | 1,143 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Xi’an to Dongguan | China | 1,335 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Xi’an to Hefei | China | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Xi’an to Weifang | China | 960 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Xi’an to Nanjing | China | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Xi’an to Foshan | China | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Xi’an to Jinan | China | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Xi’an to Dalian | China | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Xi’an to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Xi’an to Wuzhong | China | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Xi’an to Qingdao | China | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Xi’an to Yantai | China | 1,182 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Xi’an to Suzhou | China | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Xi’an to Zhengzhou | China | 436 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Xi’an to Istanbul | Turkey | 6,833 km (4,246 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Xi’an to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,226 km (2,005 mi) | about 4 h 53 min |
| Xi’an to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,156 km (2,582 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Xi’an to Delhi | India | 3,058 km (1,900 mi) | about 4 h 40 min |
| Xi’an to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,144 km (1,332 mi) | about 3 h 30 min |
| Xi’an to Seoul | South Korea | 1,664 km (1,034 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Xi’an to Harbin | China | 1,970 km (1,224 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Xi’an to Tokyo | Japan | 2,796 km (1,737 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Xi’an?
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the closest large airport at 26 km (16 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is XIY from Xi’an city centre?
26 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Xi’an on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.