Nanjing to Xiamen (NKG–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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499 mi airlines charter/private 106/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SC9361cs
SC Shandong
738
6:45 AM
CST TT2
8:55 AM
CST
2h 10m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH9571+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
6:45 AM
CST T2
8:55 AM
CST
2h 10m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2809
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 AM
CST T2
9:30 AM
CST
1h 50m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2642cs
3U Sichuan
738
12:30 PM
CST T1
2:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4672
CA Air China
738
12:40 PM
CST T1
2:25 PM
CST
1h 45m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2574cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:40 PM
CST TT1
2:25 PM
CST
1h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8540+2
MF Xiamen
738
1:13 PM
CST T1
3:10 PM
CST
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2889
MU China Eastern
32N
1:45 PM
CST T2
3:40 PM
CST
1h 55m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2186+1
SC Shandong
738
2:02 PM
CST TT1
3:32 PM
CST
1h 30m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8550+2
MF Xiamen
7M8
4:30 PM
CST T1
6:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2652cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
4:30 PM
CST T1
6:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2775
MU China Eastern
320
5:20 PM
CST T2
7:10 PM
CST
1h 50m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3860cs
MU China Eastern
320
6:05 PM
CST TT1
8:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1791+1
HO Juneyao
320
7:26 PM
CST T1
9:15 PM
CST
1h 49m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8560+2
MF Xiamen
32N
8:30 PM
CST TT1
10:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2662cs
3U Sichuan
32N
8:30 PM
CST T1
10:30 PM
CST
2h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2641cs
3U Sichuan
32Q
9:30 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
CST
1h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8539+2
MF Xiamen
738
9:30 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
CST
1h 55m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH9572+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:20 AM
CST T4
12:20 PM
CST
2h
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC9362cs
SC Shandong
738
10:20 AM
CST TT4
12:20 PM
CST
2h
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2810
MU China Eastern
320
10:30 AM
CST TT4
12:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8549+2
MF Xiamen
7M8
1:30 PM
CST TT3
3:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2651cs
3U Sichuan
7M8
1:30 PM
CST TT3
3:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2185+1
SC Shandong
738
3:55 PM
CST TT4
6:00 PM
CST
2h 5m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2573
ZH Shenzhen
738
3:55 PM
CST TT4
6:00 PM
CST
2h 5m
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2890
MU China Eastern
321
4:45 PM
CST TT4
6:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2661cs
3U Sichuan
32N
5:30 PM
CST TT3
7:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8559+2
MF Xiamen
32N
5:30 PM
CST TT3
7:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2776
MU China Eastern
320
8:15 PM
CST TT4
10:15 PM
CST
2h
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU3861cs
MU China Eastern
320
9:05 PM
CST TT4
11:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1792+3
HO Juneyao
320
9:05 PM
CST TT4
11:00 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 3h 18m 3UMFMU 3UMF Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Xiamen flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 4h 8m HUMFMU 3UBKCA Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Xiamen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 4h 30m 3UAQCA 3UCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Xiamen flights
KWL Guilin (Lingui) 4h 35m CAHOMU 3UMFSC Guilin (Lingui) (KWL) to Xiamen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 37m AFEYKL 3U9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xiamen flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 5m CACZDZ SC Shenzhen (SZX) to Xiamen flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 20m AEMU AECIMF Taoyuan (TPE) to Xiamen flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 5h 23m 3U9HAQ 3U9HAQ Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Xiamen flights
ZYI Zunyi 5h 25m MU GS Zunyi (ZYI) to Xiamen flights
PKX Beijing 5h 30m MU 3UKLKN Beijing (PKX) to Xiamen flights
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Nanjing to Xiamen
6 carriers, 106 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 499 mi 1h 50m nonstop

NKG–XMN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 25 320, 32N 1h50-1h55 SkyTeam
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 21 32N, 738, 7M8 1h50-2h 3U
SC Shandong Airlines 14 738 1h30-2h10
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 14 738 1h45-2h10 Star Alliance
CA Air China 7 738 1h45 Star Alliance
HO Juneyao Air 4 320 1h49
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – HO, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – 3U, MF, MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, CA, MF, SC, ZH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HO + MF + SC (39 flights/wk, 46%)
SkyTeam: MU (25 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (21 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to XMN direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
106
Outbound / wk
99
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,939
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.

Other ways to reach Xiamen from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric NKG→XMN CZX→XMN YTY→XMN
Distance from NKG 55 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2 3
Weekly flights 106 14 21
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 40m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
499 mi / 803 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Getting to NKG

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.

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.

NKG–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance499 mi / 803 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights106 out / 99 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 499 miles.
6 airlines operate flights from NKG to XMN: China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Fuzhou Changle, Changsha Huanghua and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Yes, return flights from XMN to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZX, YTY and WUX. 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 NKG to XMN

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China and Juneyao Air. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NKG to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to XMN is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 205 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Changsha Huanghua and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Yangzhou (YTY) and Wuxi (WUX).