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Flights from Frankfurt to Xian
There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 18h 00m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 19m
Frankfurt to Xian at a glance
Fastest journey12h 19mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Frankfurt 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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FRA Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon13:45 FRA07:06 HKG4h 09m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIACathay Pacific
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FRA Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
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FRA Urumqi (URC) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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FRA Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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FRA Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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FRA Beijing (PKX) SIA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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
- 7,817 km4,854 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 19mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hXian vs Frankfurt
- Currency in Xian
- CNY
- Airports
- FRA, HHN → XIY
Flights from Frankfurt to Xian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Urumqi. 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 Frankfurt to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,817 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Xian?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Urumqi (URC) and Istanbul (IST). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Xian?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Xian?
Xian is 7 hours ahead of Frankfurt.





