Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Xining Airport (XNN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Xining's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Flights from PEK to XNN start at 06:15 — the first with Air China. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Air China. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your PEK to XNN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air China has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Xining — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With 78.79% of its services arriving as planned, Air China is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to XNN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between PEK and XNN include:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Yinchuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Xining Airport (XNN)
At the moment, 138 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 357 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PEK to XNN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PEK to XNN.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PEK.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PEK? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Xining Airport (XNN)
Consider booking a hotel close to XNN if you're taking a late Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Xining Airport (XNN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Xining in March.
The warmest month in Xining is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Xining Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to XNN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Tianshui is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Xining. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
Around 193 kilometres east of Xining, Lanzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Gansu Provincial Museum, Little West Lake and Zhigong Temple.
