Melbourne to Xiamen (MEL–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF Xiamen
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MF Xiamen
789
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 12h 6EACAI → MF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Xiamen flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 29m AYBACX → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 41m CZQF → 3UCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Xiamen flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 13h 28m JQK6VJ → MFVN Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Xiamen flights
HGH Hangzhou 13h 54m JD → 3UCAHU Hangzhou (HGH) to Xiamen flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 13h 56m 5JPR → MFPR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Xiamen flights
KUL Sepang 13h 56m D7FYKL → MFMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Xiamen flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 14h 15m CIGAID → MF Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Xiamen flights
TPE Taoyuan 14h 40m CI → AECIMF Taoyuan (TPE) to Xiamen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 48m HOMUQF → 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
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Melbourne to Xiamen
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,636 mi 9h 45m nonstop -2h behind

MEL–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,636 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 7 789 9h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to XMN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
SYD ~12h 0m HKG ~12h 29m CAN ~12h 41m SGN ~13h 28m AMS ~13h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,360
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Xiamen is 2 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 4:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
4,636 mi / 7,460 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

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

MEL–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance4,636 mi / 7,460 km
Flight time9h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 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 MEL to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 9h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 4,636 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEL to XMN: Xiamen Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Xiamen is 2 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from XMN to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to XMN

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to XMN is about 9 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,636 miles (7,460 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.