Bangkok to Xiamen (BKK–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,358 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: PG | 28 | 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 2h58-3h20 | – | – | PG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Xiamen.
Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
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.
BKK–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to XMN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to XMN ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,358 miles (2,186 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.