Singapore to Xiamen (SIN–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
SIN–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,860 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: GA, MU | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 4h05-5h01 | – | – | GA, MU |
| SQ Singapore Airlines Also: VA | 7 | 7M8 | 4h35 | – | – | VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Singapore
| Metric | SIN→XMN | KUL→XMN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIN | – | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 43 |
| Flight time | 4h 35m | 4h 7m |
Travel Essentials
SIN: +08 · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Singaporean passport holders enter mainland China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. This applies to tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.
MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.
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.
SIN–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIN to XMN
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and Singapore Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SIN to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to XMN is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,860 miles (2,993 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).