Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Xiamen (CTU–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CTU–XMN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines, Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 962 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Tibet Airlines | 14 | 320, 330 | 2h23-2h25 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 11 | 320, 32Q | 2h22-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 7 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→XMN | TFU→XMN | MIG→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 97 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 40m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
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.
CTU–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTU to XMN
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Tibet Airlines, Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CTU to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTU to XMN is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Wuhan Tianhe and Fuzhou Changle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).