Cheap flights from Xiamen (XMN)

Coastal Fujian hub 9 km from central Xiamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is the main hub for Fujian province, located about 9 km north of central Xiamen on Xiamen Island. It is the primary base of Xiamen Airlines, with significant operations from China Southern, Hainan and Spring Airlines. XMN serves all major Chinese cities plus international routes to Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Manila and Amsterdam.

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Airlines flying from Xiamen (XMN)

Major carriers: Xiamen Airlines, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, Air China. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, AirAsia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airline is the main carrier at Xiamen?
Xiamen Airlines, a SkyTeam member partly owned by China Southern, has its primary hub at XMN with the largest share of flights. China Southern, Hainan and Spring also operate strongly. Flightmussy compares all carriers in one search, with the 12-month heatmap showing the cheapest week.
Are there direct flights from XMN to Europe?
Yes. Xiamen Airlines operates direct flights from XMN to Amsterdam, plus seasonal services to other European cities. For most other European routes you connect via Beijing, Shanghai or Doha. Flightmussy compares direct and one-stop options together to find the cheapest fare.
How far is Gaoqi Airport from central Xiamen?
Gaoqi International sits about 9 km north of central Xiamen on Xiamen Island, typically a 20-25 minute drive. Several public bus routes serve the airport, plus airport coaches to nearby cities like Quanzhou and Zhangzhou. The new Xiangan airport will eventually replace XMN.
Cheapest month to fly to Xiamen?
March, April and November are usually the cheapest months for domestic and short-haul international routes, avoiding Spring Festival and the typhoon-affected mid-summer peak. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the precise cheapest week so you can shift travel dates strategically.

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