Connecting route · China → Italy

Flights from Xining to Milan

There are no direct flights from Xining to Milan. The easiest way is one stop via Xian or Chengdu, about 13h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 22m

Xining to Milan at a glance

Fastest journey13h 22mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Xining to Milan

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

XNN Xian (XIY) MIL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 22m

XNN Chengdu (TFU) MIL

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China

One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m

XNN Beijing (PKX) MIL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China

Self-transfer likely ~15h 18m

XNN Zhengzhou (CGO) MIL

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Loong Air, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Juneyao Air

Self-transfer likely ~15h 19m

XNN Chongqing (CKG) MIL

Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m

XNN Guiyang (KWE) MIL

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~15h 39m

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: 7,388 km4,588 miles
Journey time: 13h 22mestimate
Time difference: -7hMilan vs Xining
Currency in Milan: EUR
Airports: XNN → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from Xining to Milan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xining to Milan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Chengdu and Beijing. 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 Xining to Milan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,388 km.

Where do you change planes between Xining and Milan?

The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Chengdu (TFU), Beijing (PKX) and Zhengzhou (CGO). Beijing Capital Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Xining and Milan?

Xining: Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

What is the time difference between Xining and Milan?

Milan is 7 hours behind Xining.

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