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Flights from Baku to Xian

There are no direct flights from Baku to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Novosibirsk, about 8h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 59m
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Baku to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey8h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Novosibirsk

Best ways to fly from Baku to Xian

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BAK Urumqi (URC) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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BAK Novosibirsk (OVB) SIA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 54m
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BAK Tashkent (TAS) SIA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Centrum Air, FlyOne · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 55m
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BAK Almaty (ALA) SIA
Leg 1: Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 55m
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BAK Dushanbe (DYU) SIA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~10h 00m
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BAK Shymkent (CIT) SIA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,167 km3,209 miles
Journey time
8h 59mestimate
Time difference
+4hXian vs Baku
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
GYD → XIY

Flights from Baku to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baku to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Novosibirsk and Tashkent. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Baku to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,167 km.
Where do you change planes between Baku and Xian?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Novosibirsk (OVB), Tashkent (TAS) and Almaty (ALA). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baku and Xian?
Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Baku and Xian?
Xian is 4 hours ahead of Baku.

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