Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Xiamen (DLC–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF8790
MF Xiamen
738
12:30 PM
CST
3:40 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6710
CZ China Southern
320
7:24 PM
CST
10:21 PM
CST
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2745
3U Sichuan
738
8:35 AM
CST TT3
11:30 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8789
MF Xiamen
738
8:35 AM
CST TT3
11:30 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6709
CZ China Southern
320
1:04 PM
CST T3
4:05 PM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Xiamen
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,016 mi 2h 57m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

DLC–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLC–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 320 2h57 SkyTeam
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 3h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLC to XMN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to XMN.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,255
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 Dalian (Ganjingzi)

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric DLC→XMN YNT→XMN WEH→XMN
Distance from DLC 95 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 4
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 50m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DLC with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Xiamen is 0 hours the same as Dalian (Ganjingzi).
DLC: CST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 10m.
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.

DLC–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Flight time2h 57m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLC to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 2h 57m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,016 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DLC to XMN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HIA, WEH, YIH, HDG, KIX, DOY, NGB, KHN, CGO, LYG, FOC, YNT, HSN, XIY, NKG, YCU, XUZ, TAO, HKG, WUH, HFE, TFU, PVG, CSX, PKX, TNA, HGH, PEK, CKG, TSN, SHA, LHW, SJW, KMG, YTY, CAN, HET, NTG, TYN, WNZ, ICN, CTU, YNZ, CZX, SYX, NRT and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from XMN to DLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, WEH and DOY. 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.

Flights from DLC to XMN

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DLC to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLC to XMN ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,635 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Weihai (WEH) and Dongying (Kenli) (DOY).