Beijing to Xiamen (PEK–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.
PEK–XMN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 84 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, 919 | 2h35-3h05 | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 70 | 321, 32Q, 738, 919 | 2h25-3h05 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 2h51-3h | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→XMN | PKX→XMN | TSN→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 238 | 158 | 91 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 30m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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.
PEK–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to XMN
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 238 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to XMN is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,734 km). There are approximately 238 weekly flights outbound and 231 return, totaling 469 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Nanchang Changbei and Wenzhou Longwan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).