Zaventem to Xiamen (BRU–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between BRU and XMN. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 98 mi) · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi) · Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 30 mi)
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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
PEK Beijing 13h 51m CAHU CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Xiamen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 40m HOHU 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h 50m CX CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen flights
CKG Chongqing 15h 54m HU 3UCAHU Chongqing (CKG) to Xiamen flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h SN MF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Xiamen flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 10m 6EAMGA MF Amsterdam (AMS) to Xiamen flights
SIN Singapore 18h 25m SNSQ GAMFMU Singapore (SIN) to Xiamen flights
BKK Bangkok 21h 6m TG MFPG Bangkok (BKK) to Xiamen flights
NRT Narita 22h 43m NH JLMFNH Narita (NRT) to Xiamen flights
SZX Shenzhen 34h 20m HU SC Shenzhen (SZX) to Xiamen flights
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Zaventem to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,150
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.

Other ways to reach Xiamen from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric BRU→XMN AMS→XMN
Distance from BRU 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 5
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Xiamen is 6 hours ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Xiamen.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with proof of onward travel. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

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.

BRU–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Xiamen route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to XMN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong.
Xiamen is 6 hours ahead of Zaventem.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).