Travelling from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport.
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Dunhuang.
Each week, there are nine Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DNH to XIY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. When you're ready to start your Xi An holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of China:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is China Eastern.
With a reliable 84.51% of services landing on schedule, China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating DNH to XIY flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DNH and XIY:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Daxing Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight is $458. A round-trip ticket is currently $758. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DNH to XIY if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport.
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Handy information about Dunhuang Airport (DNH)
DNH is located at 217 Provincial Rd..
71% of flights taking off from Dunhuang Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Dunhuang to Dunhuang Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DNH:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
Go beyond Xi An and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Xi An Xianyang Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Xi An Xianyang Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Xi An. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Xi An in March.
When booking your flight from Dunhuang Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Xi An, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DNH to XIY sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've seen Xi An, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 467 kilometres south-west to Nanchong to tick off its leading attractions. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres east of Xi An, Zhengzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom.
