Beijing to Xiamen (PKX–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
PKX–XMN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air, China United Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,038 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U, KL, SV | 42 | 32Q, 788, 7M8 | 2h45-3h | – | – | 3U, KL, SV |
| KN China United Airlines | 11 | 737 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Beijing
| Metric | PKX→XMN | PEK→XMN | TSN→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PKX | – | 41 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 151 | 231 | 77 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 35m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PKX: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, 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.
PKX–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PKX to XMN
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air, China United Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PKX to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PKX to XMN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,038 miles (1,671 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 309 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Fuzhou Changle and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).