Ningbo to Xiamen (NGB–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Ningbo
| 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 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
NGB: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, 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.
NGB–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. 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
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhoushan (HSN), Hangzhou (HGH) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).