Kunming to Xiamen (KMG–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KMG–XMN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 953 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 25 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 2h18-2h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 738 | 2h20-2h40 | – | – | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h47-2h50 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 11 | 738 | 2h35-2h45 | – | – | ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| FU Fuzhou Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Kunming
| Metric | KMG→XMN | LJG→XMN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KMG | – | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
KMG: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.
The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.
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.
KMG–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMG to XMN
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Fuzhou Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KMG to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMG to XMN ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 953 miles (1,534 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 226 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).