Amsterdam to Xiamen (AMS–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,790 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 4 | 789 | 10h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CET · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Xiamen.
Dutch passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.
Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.
Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.
AMS–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to XMN
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to XMN ranges from 10 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,790 miles (9,317 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via KIX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.