Beijing to Xiamen (PEK–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 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 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 226 | 91 | 77 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 40m | 2h 35m |
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 Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 226 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to XMN ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,734 km). There are approximately 226 weekly flights outbound and 231 return, totaling 457 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).