Beijing to Xiamen (PKX–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,038 mi airlines 49/wk
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3U2270
3U Sichuan
738
7:00 AM
CST
10:00 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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CZ8897
CZ China Southern
321
8:30 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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3U2282
3U Sichuan
738
11:15 AM
CST
2:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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3U2292
3U Sichuan
32Q
1:15 PM
CST
3:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U2268
3U Sichuan
738
4:30 PM
CST
7:35 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U2272
3U Sichuan
7M8
7:15 PM
CST
10:20 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U2328
3U Sichuan
32Q
9:15 PM
CST
12:10 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U2281
3U Sichuan
738
7:00 AM
CST T3
10:00 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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CZ8878
CZ China Southern
321
7:00 AM
CST TT3
9:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U2291
3U Sichuan
738
9:00 AM
CST TT3
11:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U2267
3U Sichuan
738
11:00 AM
CST TT3
1:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3U2271
3U Sichuan
7M8
3:00 PM
CST TT3
6:00 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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3U2327
3U Sichuan
32Q
5:00 PM
CST TT3
8:00 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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3U2269
3U Sichuan
738
9:35 PM
CST TT3
12:30 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Beijing to Xiamen
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,038 mi 2h 40m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

PKX–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,038 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 42 32Q, 738, 7M8 2h40-3h05
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 321 3h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – 3U
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (42 flights/wk, 86%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PKX to XMN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,430
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 Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric PKX→XMN PEK→XMN TSN→XMN
Distance from PKX 41 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 5
Weekly flights 49 122 56
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,038 mi / 1,671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m.
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.

PKX–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance1,038 mi / 1,671 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 49 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,038 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from PKX to XMN. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WUS, DSN, KWL, NGB, KHN, XIY, CZX, DLC, HGH, LZO, HFE, KMG, TFU, LHW, DOY, CSX, NKG, HKG, SHA, FOC, MFM, KWE, NNG, CKG, PVG, ZYI, DOH, CAN, SIN, WUH, NTG, INC, SHE, CGQ, JHG, HAK, CTU, HRB, SYX, ICN, ZUH, AMS, YIH, KUL and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from XMN to PKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK, TSN and SJW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PKX to XMN

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PKX to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to XMN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,038 miles (1,671 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).