Flying from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) jetting off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Xiamen (where Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the most popular route. There are 42 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Shandong Airlines at 10:20pm. Choose the first PVG to XMN departure with Juneyao Airlines at 6:50am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to XMN.
In high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
At PVG, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, including:
The top choice among passengers flying between PVG and XMN is Juneyao Airlines.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive on time at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Prefer to leave from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? Direct Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
When setting off from SHA, there's a good mix of airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Take to the skies on a direct flight from Shanghai to XMN with any of these:
On the SHA to XMN route, Xiamen Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Spring Airlines has the best track record for timeliness.
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to SHA from Shanghai's centre in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 14 kilometres away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to XMN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 85.58% of flights out of here land when expected.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near XMN and turn in quicker:
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is $74. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $150. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to XMN, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). July is when most people travel to Xiamen. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Book a Shanghai to XMN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Xiamen to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Xiamen
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Xiamen right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area and Gulangshi are attractions you won't want to skip in Xiamen.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shantou will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
Fuzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen. No journey is complete without visiting Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park.