Cheap flights from Xi'an (XIY)

Northwest China's primary hub, gateway to the Terracotta Army

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is the main airport for Xi'an and the largest in northwest China, sitting about 41 km northwest of the city in Xianyang. It is a hub for Hainan Airlines, Air China and China Eastern, and a base for Suparna Cargo. XIY links Xi'an to every major Chinese city plus international routes to Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, Helsinki and Frankfurt.

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Airlines flying from Xi'an (XIY)

Major carriers: Hainan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, 9 Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which long-haul routes fly from Xi'an?
XIY has direct long-haul flights to Helsinki with Finnair, Frankfurt with Hainan and seasonal services to Los Angeles and Sydney. Most other long-hauls connect via Beijing or Shanghai. Flightmussy compares direct and one-stop options in one view so you see the real cheapest itinerary.
How far is XIY from central Xi'an?
Xianyang International sits about 41 km northwest of the city, roughly a 50-minute drive. The airport bus and dedicated metro Line 14 connect to central Xi'an, including the railway station, in around 60-90 minutes. Allow extra time during peak hours.
When should I book flights to Xi'an?
For domestic routes 3-6 weeks ahead is typically cheapest; international routes benefit from 8-12 weeks. Avoid May Golden Week, October Golden Week and Spring Festival peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest exact week, removing the need to manually scan many dates.
Which airlines have hubs at XIY?
Hainan Airlines uses XIY as a major hub, with Air China and China Eastern also operating substantial bases. Spring Airlines and 9 Air run low-cost services. Flightmussy's free search compares all of them in one place and shows fares from carriers Google Flights tends to rank lower.

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