Nanchong (Gaoping) to Xiamen (NAO–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NAO–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 849 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 73G | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Nanchong (Gaoping)
| Metric | NAO→XMN | CKG→XMN | MIG→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NAO | – | 80 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 139 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 5m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
NAO: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanchong (Gaoping), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
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.
NAO–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NAO to XMN
Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NAO to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NAO to XMN is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 849 miles (1,367 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 Wuhan Tianhe, Nanning Wuxu and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).