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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
FRAXIYICN

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.

1
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
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 00m
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2
FRA Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 13m
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3
FRA Urumqi (URC) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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4
FRA Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 22m
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5
FRA Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m
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FRA Beijing (PKX) SIA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 23m
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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
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.

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