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Flights from Lanzhou to Xian

There are no direct flights from Lanzhou to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Longnan or Chengdu, about 4h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 02m
LHWXIYLNL

Lanzhou to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey4h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Longnan or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Lanzhou 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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LHW Longnan (LNL) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Shandong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 14m
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LHW Chengdu (CTU) SIA
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 02m
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3
LHW Chongqing (CKG) SIA
Leg 1: China Express Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 08m
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4
LHW Enshi (ENH) SIA
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, Loong Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 07m
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5
LHW Ordos/Dongsheng (DSN) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 08m
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LHW Yan'an (ENY) SIA
Leg 1: Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: China Express Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 28m
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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
502 km312 miles
Journey time
4h 02mestimate
Time difference
NoneXian vs Lanzhou
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
LHW → XIY

Flights from Lanzhou to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lanzhou to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Longnan, Chengdu and Chongqing. 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 Lanzhou to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 502 km.
Where do you change planes between Lanzhou and Xian?
The best connecting points are Longnan (LNL), Chengdu (CTU), Chongqing (CKG) and Enshi (ENH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lanzhou and Xian?
Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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