Nanjing to Xiamen (NKG–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–XMN is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 738 | 1h55-2h | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 21 | 320, 32N | 1h50-2h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 14 | 32Q, 738 | 1h35-2h | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 6 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→XMN | CZX→XMN | YTY→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 50m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
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.
NKG–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to XMN
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Air, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to XMN ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Hefei (HFE).