Flying from Ba Tong Airport (YUS) to Xining Airport (XNN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Machang and Xining follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from YUS to XNN start from 09:50 — the first with Tibet Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Tibet Airlines. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YUS to XNN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like May? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport. When you're ready to start your Xining adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of China:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Eastern on this route.
Beijing Capital Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates YUS to XNN flights. A reliable 94.26% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ba Tong Airport (YUS) to Xining Airport (XNN)
£55 is currently the best price for a one-way Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport flight. A return flight starts from £312. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YUS to XNN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ba Tong Airport (YUS)
You'll find YUS at 214 National Rd.
Ba Tong Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from YUS arrive on schedule 89% of the time.
Ba Tong Airport is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Machang. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Arriving at Xining Airport (XNN)
Consider staying in a hotel near XNN if you're on a late Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Xining Airport (XNN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Xining in March.
Lock in your flight from Ba Tong Airport to Xining Airport for July if you want to explore Xining during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUS to XNN in January. Temperatures average between -17ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Xining, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 418 kms (260 miles) south-east to Tianshui to tick off its leading attractions. From Qimulin Mountain to Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Xining, Lanzhou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Gansu Provincial Museum, Little West Lake and Zhigong Temple.
