Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen (SGN–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
MF842+1
MF Xiamen
738
7:55 AM
+07 T2
11:50 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3530cs
VN Vietnam
738
8:00 AM
+07 T2
12:00 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3550cs
VN Vietnam
738
12:25 PM
+07 T2
4:40 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF894+1
MF Xiamen
738
12:25 PM
+07 T2
4:40 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF893+1
MF Xiamen
738
9:10 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
+07
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3551cs
VN Vietnam
738
9:20 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
+07
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF841+1
MF Xiamen
738
7:50 PM
CST TT3
10:00 PM
+07
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3531cs
VN Vietnam
738
8:15 PM
CST TT3
10:00 PM
+07
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,211 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

SGN–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,211 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air Also: VN 14 738 2h55-3h15 VN
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MF, VN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SGN to XMN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,019
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 Ho Chi Minh City

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric SGN→XMN KTI→XMN
Distance from SGN 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of SGN with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Xiamen is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 15m.
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.

SGN–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance1,211 mi / 1,949 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Xiamen Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SGN to XMN. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NNG, KOS, PUS, KTI, PEN, KIX, CKG, NKG, WUH, NGB, BKK, MNL, HGH, HKG, TNA, CAN, KWE, PEK, PVG, TAO, HAK, KMG, KHH, CGK, TPE, PKX, HAN, DPS, KUL, TFU, SIN, SYD, HNL, ICN, DOH, MEL, LJG, SFO, CDG and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Xiamen is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from XMN to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KTI. 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 SGN to XMN

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SGN to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to XMN ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,211 miles (1,949 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI).