Manila (Pasay) to Xiamen (MNL–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MNL–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Philippine Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| PR Philippine Airlines | 4 | 321, 333 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MNL: PST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manila (Pasay), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
No rail service currently connects the airport to Manila; the upcoming Metro Rail Transit extension is under construction. A metered taxi or ride-share is the most reliable option; Grab from Makati or BGC costs ₱200–400 but traffic can extend travel time to 60–90 minutes during peak hours.Airport-accredited yellow taxis are available at the metered taxi queue outside each terminal; flag fall ₱70. The NAIA Expressway toll road (₱110–165) significantly cuts travel time from the south. Budget 2–3 hours from the northern suburbs during rush hour.
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.
MNL–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MNL to XMN
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and Philippine Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MNL to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MNL to XMN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,156 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.