Shanghai (Pudong) to Xiamen (PVG–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–XMN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 508 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 21 | 320 | 2h-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 10 | 738 | 2h-2h03 | – | – | CA, ZH |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 9 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, AY, CA, ZH | 7 | 32N | 2h11 | – | – | 3U, AY, CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→XMN | SHA→XMN | NTG→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 212 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to XMN
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to XMN is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (818 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Wenzhou Longwan and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).