Flying from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Osaka. Explore your options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when reserving your flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Xiamen is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Osaka. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from KIX to XMN on Xiamen Airlines's 6:55pm departure.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to XMN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You can take a direct flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Xiamen Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport taking off from KIX.
Xiamen Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from KIX to XMN.
Among carriers on this route, Xiamen Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Osaka to XMN leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra z's) at First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Kansai International Airport.
When it comes to Kansai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to ITM from Osaka's centre in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to XMN flight:
77.41% of all departures from Itami Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Planning to travel to UKB from the centre of Osaka? The airport is around 40 kilometres away, and getting there takes roughly 45 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Kobe Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85.15%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
The street address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is $108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $216. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Osaka to XMN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). July is when most people travel to Xiamen. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Lock in an Osaka to XMN flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Xiamen to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Osaka 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
Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Xiamen:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area and Gulangshi are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Xiamen itinerary.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a visit to Shantou will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Fuzhou, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen. Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park are key reasons to visit.