Travelling from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Xi An (where Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is located) and Beijing share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the most popular route. There are 87 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Hainan Airlines at 10:20pm. Choose the first PEK to XIY departure operated by Hainan Airlines at 6:25am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Beijing to XIY won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
When leaving from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport with Air China.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Air China from PEK to XIY.
Hainan Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
PEK is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Beijing Capital International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK reach their destination without delay.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Prefer to leave from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)? Direct Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) plane tickets can be booked from here.
When leaving from PKX, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Beijing to XIY. Soar above the clouds with any of these carriers:
China Eastern attracts the most bookings on the PKX to XIY route.
China Southern has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to XIY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
If you have a late flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near XIY:
XIY is located at Airport Ave.
Getting from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Xi An. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is $126. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $294. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to XIY, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Xi An. February is when most people book flights from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Beijing to XIY plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Xi An, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Xi An
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Xi An right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Xi An when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Bell Tower of Xi'an followed by Drum Tower of Xi'an and Fortifications of Xi'an.
Explore more of China
Xi An has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Xi An, a trip to Tianshui will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
If you want to check out another corner of China, consider Shiyan, about 274 kilometres southeast of Xi An. Niutoushan Forest Park, Huawurenjian Sceneic Area and Longquan Temple are key reasons to visit.