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Flights from Xian to Lanzhou
There are no direct flights from Xian to Lanzhou. 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
Xian to Lanzhou at a glance
Fastest journey4h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Longnan or Chengdu
Best ways to fly from Xian to Lanzhou
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 Longnan (LNL) LHW
Leg 1: Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SIA Chengdu (CTU) LHW
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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SIA Chongqing (CKG) LHW
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Express Airlines, Sichuan 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
- 502 km312 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 02mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneLanzhou vs Xian
- Currency in Lanzhou
- CNY
- Airports
- XIY → LHW
Flights from Xian to Lanzhou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Lanzhou?
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 Xian to Lanzhou?
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 Xian and Lanzhou?
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 Xian and Lanzhou?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).





