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

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SC2230
SC Shandong
738
3:55 PM
CST TT2
5:55 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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SC2229
SC Shandong
738
8:05 AM
CST T4
10:20 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4689
CA Air China
738
8:05 AM
CST T4
10:20 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Linyi (Hedong) to Xiamen
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 726 mi 2h nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

LYI–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 726 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYI–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SC Shandong Airlines 3 738 2h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SC (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYI to XMN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYI to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,170
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 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 1 2 2
Weekly flights 3 14 7
Flight time 2h 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of LYI with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

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.
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.

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
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LYI
IATA / ICAOLYI / ZSLY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYI to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Linyi Qiyang Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 726 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LYI to XMN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NGB, HKG, FOC, INC, HGH, WUH, CGQ, SYX, PEK, PVG, CAN, TFU, CSX, HRB, XIY, WNZ, KMG, HSN, CTU, SHE, TYN and KWL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LYI to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYI to XMN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 726 miles (1,169 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lianyungang (LYG), Xuzhou (XUZ) and Huai'an (HIA).