Shanghai (Minhang) to Xiamen (SHA–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–XMN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 53 | 320, 321, 738, 919 | 1h40-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 49 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 11 | 738 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, ZH | 7 | 320 | 1h41 | – | – | 3U, CA, ZH |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 4 | 738 | 2h | – | – | CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→XMN | PVG→XMN | WUX→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 57 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 212 | 92 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to XMN
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Shandong Airlines. With 212 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to XMN is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (804 km). There are approximately 212 weekly flights outbound and 184 return, totaling 396 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Guangzhou Baiyun and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).