How many cities offer flights to Yan'an?

Currently, direct air connections to the city are established from 8 different departure points. Most of these routes connect the city with major aviation hubs, which is convenient for planning connecting trips.

Which cities have the most frequent flights to Yan'an?

The most popular destination is Beijing, with 22 weekly flights. Other top routes by frequency include Chengdu (7 flights), Shanghai (7 flights), and Guangzhou (6 flights per week).

How many airlines fly to Yan'an?

A total of 5 airlines operate flights on this route. The largest carriers offering the most flight options are Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern.

Which airports serve flights to Yan'an?

The main arrival airport is Ershilipu Airport (ENY). It is located 12 kilometers from the city, allowing for a quick journey to your hotel or business center upon arrival.

How can I find cheap flights to Yan'an?

To find budget options, it is recommended to book tickets in advance and consider departures from major cities such as Beijing or Shanghai. Check the destination cards further down the page to choose a suitable route and start your search for current dates.

Cheap flights to Yan'an

The city's air gateway is Yan'an Ershilipu Airport, located just 12 kilometers from the central part of Yan'an. Regular flight connections are established with 8 cities, with the busiest passenger traffic coming from Beijing (22 flights per week), Chengdu (7 flights), and Shanghai (7 flights). Direct flights are also available from Guangzhou, providing convenient logistics for travelers from various regions of the country.

In total, 5 airlines operate flights to Yan'an. The largest number of departures is provided by Air China and China Southern, with China Eastern also appearing frequently in the schedule. To plan your trip, you can use the departure city cards with the search form below or check the information on how to get there by other means.

Recent deals to Yan'an

Shanghai — Yan'an

07:00—09:25

9 Sep 2026

2 h 25 m

Direct flight

Hanzhong — Yan'an

21:20—09:25

14 Sep 2026

36 h 5 m

1 stop

Flight insights to Yan'an

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Yan'an — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Yan'an come from Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Beijing leads with around 22 flights a week.

Beijing22 flights/week
Chengdu7 flights/week
Shanghai7 flights/week
Guangzhou6 flights/week
Shenzhen5 flights/week

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Yan'an range from Shanghai at $124 to Chengdu at $578 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Beijingfrom $140
Chengdufrom $578
Shanghaifrom $124
Guangzhoufrom $192
Shenzhenfrom $270

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Yan'an from right now are Shanghai from $124, Changsha from $136 and Beijing from $140.

Shanghaifrom $124
Changshafrom $136
Beijingfrom $140
Tianjinfrom $141
Guangzhoufrom $192

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Yan'an is from Haikou at about 2h 51m, followed by Pu'er (2h 43m) and Shenzhen (2h 34m).

Haikou2h 51m
Pu'er2h 43m
Shenzhen2h 34m
Guangzhou2h 28m
Ganzhou2h 10m