Linyi (Hedong) to Xiamen (LYI–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HGH Hangzhou 4h 35m GJ → 3UCAHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Xiamen flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 4h 40m MU → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Xiamen flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 45m CZ → 3UCACZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Xiamen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 52m CACZSC → 3UCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Xiamen flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 25m SCZH → 3UMF Ningbo (NGB) to Xiamen flights
HSN Zhoushan 6h 25m G5 → 3UFUMF Zhoushan (HSN) to Xiamen flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 6h 45m KY → 3UBKCA Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Xiamen flights
KHN Nanchang 6h 50m SCZH → MFRY Nanchang (KHN) to Xiamen flights
PEK Beijing 6h 54m HU → CACVHU Beijing (PEK) to Xiamen flights
KWL Guilin (Lingui) 8h JD → 3UMFSC Guilin (Lingui) (KWL) to Xiamen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Linyi (Hedong) to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 726 mi 2h nonstop

LYI–XMN had nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 726 miles in 2h.

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All flights from Xiamen (XMN) Xiamen to Linyi (Hedong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LYI–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LYI to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
FOC ~4h 13m TNA ~4h 32m HGH ~4h 35m SHA ~4h 40m WUH ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,370
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Xiamen from Linyi (Hedong)

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric LYI→XMN LYG→XMN XUZ→XMN
Distance from LYI – 62 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – 8 16
Flight time 2h 2h 15m 2h
Lianyungang (LYG) to Xiamen flights · Xuzhou (XUZ) to Xiamen flights · Huai'an (HIA) to Xiamen flights
Airports within 200 miles of LYI with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Xiamen is 0 hours the same as Linyi (Hedong).
LYI: CST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Linyi (Hedong), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
726 mi / 1,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LYI–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Linyi (Hedong) to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance726 mi / 1,169 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LYI
Full nameLinyi Qiyang Airport
IATA / ICAOLYI / ZSLY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
Destination: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYI to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Linyi Qiyang Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 726 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LYI to XMN: Shandong Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Shanghai Hongqiao and Wuhan Tianhe.
Yes, return flights from XMN to LYI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYG, XUZ and HIA. 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 LYI to XMN

Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) had nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LYI to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYI to XMN is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 726 miles (1,169 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Shanghai Hongqiao and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lianyungang (LYG), Xuzhou (XUZ) and Huai'an (HIA).