Melbourne to Xiamen (MEL–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,636 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 789 | 9h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Xiamen.
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.
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.
MEL–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ranges from 9 hours 15 minutes. 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
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.