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International flights to Xi'an

International Flights to Xi'an

Direct routes from English-speaking countries to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

Direct Flights to Xi'an

Direct routes from Europe and English-speaking countries to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). North America currently connects via Beijing, Shanghai or Seoul.

Note: Flight schedules change frequently with seasonal adjustments and airline policy updates. Always confirm with the airline before booking.
Europe & English-Speaking Countries
Country/Region Route Airline Flight No. Schedule (Days) Book

No Direct Flight? Most Travellers Transit via These Hubs

HKGHong Kong
PEKBeijing
PVGShanghai
CANGuangzhou

One international leg + one short domestic flight. Flights to Xi'an (XIY) from all four hubs run frequently and are usually inexpensive — and from Beijing or Shanghai, the high-speed train is another easy option.

No Direct Flight? No Problem

Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and other English-speaking countries connect to Xi'an via major Chinese hubs — usually a single stop.

The most common one-stop routings are through Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) or Hong Kong (HKG). From the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada, Chinese carriers plus Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines all offer convenient connections. Domestic legs to Xi'an are frequent and affordable, and the city's airport (XIY) is connected to downtown by Metro Line 14.

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