Ningbo to Xiamen (NGB–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF8076+2
MF Xiamen
738
5:20 PM
CST T1
6:40 PM
CST
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3U2244cs
3U Sichuan
738
5:20 PM
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1h 20m
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3U2243
3U Sichuan
738
7:35 AM
CST TT3
9:00 AM
CST
1h 25m
56%
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MF8075+1
MF Xiamen
738
7:35 AM
CST TT3
9:00 AM
CST
1h 25m
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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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 20m FM → 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 25m 3UBKCZ → 3UBKCA Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Xiamen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 35m 3U9CCZ → 3UCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Xiamen flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 4h 35m CZMUZH → 3UCACZ Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Xiamen flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 4m CXMUUO → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen flights
CGO Zhengzhou 5h 5m CZHUMU → 3U8LCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Xiamen flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 10m MU → MFRY Nanchang (KHN) to Xiamen flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 16m 9CGJHU → 3UCAMF Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Xiamen flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 5h 58m 8L9C9H → 3U9HAQ Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Xiamen flights
TYN Taiyuan 6h 8m GJMU → 3UMFMU Taiyuan (TYN) to Xiamen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ningbo to Xiamen
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 419 mi 1h 20m nonstop

NGB–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NGB–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 7 738 1h20 – – 3U
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, 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, NGB to XMN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NGB to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
JGS ~4h 20m PVG ~4h 20m CSX ~4h 25m CAN ~4h 35m WUH ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,533
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Xiamen from Ningbo

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric NGB→XMN HSN→XMN HGH→XMN
Distance from NGB – 54 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 6
Weekly flights 14 35 101
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 35m 1h 17m
Zhoushan (HSN) to Xiamen flights · Hangzhou (HGH) to Xiamen flights · Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
Airports within 200 miles of NGB with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Xiamen is 0 hours the same as Ningbo.
NGB: CST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
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

NGB–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ningbo to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NGB
Full nameNingbo Lishe International Airport
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 NGB to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 419 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NGB 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 Shanghai Pudong, Changsha Huanghua and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Yes, return flights from XMN to NGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSN, HGH and PVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NGB to XMN

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NGB to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NGB to XMN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Changsha Huanghua and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhoushan (HSN), Hangzhou (HGH) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).