Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) to Xiamen (KHH–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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KHH–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mandarin Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE Mandarin Airlines | 4 | 32Q, 738 | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 1 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KHH: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Taiwan residents do not use a standard visa to enter mainland China. Instead, a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit) is required. This document can be applied for on arrival at 35+ designated airports and ports across mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. The on-arrival permit costs CNY 150 and requires a valid ROC passport with at least 3 months validity, a Taiwan national ID card, passport photos, and a return ticket.
The five-year version can be applied for in advance through authorized agencies. It allows unlimited entries with no restriction on stay duration, and covers tourism, business, work, and study.
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.
KHH–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KHH to XMN
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Mandarin Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KHH to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KHH to XMN is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Macau, Ninoy Aquino and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.