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Flights from Xian to Frankfurt
There are no direct flights from Xian to Frankfurt. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Istanbul, about 12h 19m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 19m
Xian to Frankfurt at a glance
Fastest journey12h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Xian to Frankfurt
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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SIA Urumqi (URC) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SIA Istanbul (IST) FRA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
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SIA Hong Kong (HKG) FRA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa
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SIA Shanghai (PVG) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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SIA Beijing (PKX) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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SIA Shenyang (SHE) FRA
Leg 1: Air Changan, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 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 19mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hFrankfurt vs Xian
- Currency in Frankfurt
- EUR
- Airports
- XIY → FRA, HHN
Flights from Xian to Frankfurt: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Istanbul and Hong Kong. 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 Frankfurt?
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 Xian and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Istanbul (IST), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shanghai (PVG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Frankfurt?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Xian and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Xian.
