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Connecting route · China → Azerbaijan

Flights from Xian to Baku

There are no direct flights from Xian to Baku. 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
XIYGYDURC

Xian to Baku at a glance

Fastest journey8h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Novosibirsk

Best ways to fly from Xian to Baku

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

1
SIA Urumqi (URC) BAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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2
SIA Novosibirsk (OVB) BAK
Leg 1: S7 Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 54m
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3
SIA Tashkent (TAS) BAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Centrum Air, FlyOne
Self-transfer likely ~9h 55m
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4
SIA Almaty (ALA) BAK
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 55m
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SIA Dushanbe (DYU) BAK
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 00m
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SIA Shymkent (CIT) BAK
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan 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
-4hBaku vs Xian
Currency in Baku
USD
Airports
XIY → GYD

Flights from Xian to Baku: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xian to Baku?
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 Xian to Baku?
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 Xian and Baku?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Novosibirsk (OVB), Tashkent (TAS) and Almaty (ALA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Baku?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between Xian and Baku?
Baku is 4 hours behind Xian.

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