Guangzhou (Huadu) to Xiamen (CAN–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAN–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, QF | 28 | 320, 32Q, 7M8 | 1h17-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, QF |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→XMN | HKG→XMN | MFM→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 84 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 25m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
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.
CAN–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to XMN
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAN to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to XMN ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).