Hong Kong to Xiamen (HKG–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 333, 773 | 1h30-1h33 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→XMN | MFM→XMN | ZUH→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 15m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
HKG–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to XMN
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HKG to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to XMN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DYG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).