Abu Dhabi to Xiamen (AUH–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 10h 14m EYHX → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen flights
TPE Taoyuan 10h 59m EYJX → AECIMF Taoyuan (TPE) to Xiamen flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 35m EYGAK6 → MFPG Bangkok (BKK) to Xiamen flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 12h 22m EY → MFPR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Xiamen flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 12h 43m EYVN → MFVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Xiamen flights
PKX Beijing 13h MU → 3UKLKN Beijing (PKX) to Xiamen flights
ICN Seoul 14h 25m EYLYMS → KEMF Seoul (ICN) to Xiamen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 3m EY → 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 16h 4m EY → MF Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Xiamen flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 16h 5m HU → 3UCZHU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Xiamen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and XMN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
HKG ~10h 14m DOH ~10h 33m TPE ~10h 59m SGN ~11h 15m BKK ~11h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,586
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Xiamen is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Xiamen.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from XMN

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.

Xiamen Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Xiamen route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to XMN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Suvarnabhumi.
Xiamen is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.