Singapore to Xiamen (SIN–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,860 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MF8676
MF Xiamen
738
3:46 AM
+08 T1
8:03 AM
CST
4h 17m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5788cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
7:50 AM
+08 T3
12:25 PM
CST
4h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ868+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
7:50 AM
+08 T3
12:25 PM
CST
4h 35m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA8821cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
738
8:55 AM
+08 T1
1:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4902cs
MU China Eastern
738
8:55 AM
+08 T1
1:05 PM
CST
4h 10m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF886+2
MF Xiamen
738
8:55 AM
+08 T1
1:15 PM
CST
4h 20m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF852+2
MF Xiamen
738
3:15 PM
+08 T1
8:15 PM
CST
5h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA9735cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
7M8
3:15 PM
+08 T1
8:15 PM
CST
5h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA9734cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
7M8
9:30 AM
CST T3
1:50 PM
+08
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4899cs
MU China Eastern
7M8
9:30 AM
CST T3
1:50 PM
+08
4h 20m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF851+2
MF Xiamen
32Q
9:30 AM
CST T3
1:50 PM
+08
4h 20m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5789cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
1:40 PM
CST TT3
6:25 PM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ869+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
1:40 PM
CST T3
6:25 PM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF885+2
MF Xiamen
738
5:55 PM
CST T3
10:10 PM
+08
4h 15m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4901cs
MU China Eastern
738
6:00 PM
CST T3
10:15 PM
+08
4h 15m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA8820cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
738
6:00 PM
CST T3
10:15 PM
+08
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8675
MF Xiamen
738
9:30 PM
CST T3 Red-eye
1:40 AM+1
+08
4h 10m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 5m ACAICI MFVN Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Xiamen flights
KUL Sepang 6h 15m 8MACAI MFMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Xiamen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 23m 3U9CAQ 3UCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Xiamen flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 6h 23m HUSQTR 3UCZHU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Xiamen flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 25m AAAYCX CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Xiamen flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 6h 38m KR 3UMF Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Xiamen flights
KTI Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) 6h 40m AIEKLX MF Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI) to Xiamen flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 40m ACETLX MFPG Bangkok (BKK) to Xiamen flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 45m ACAIBR MF Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Xiamen flights
PEN Penang 6h 50m ACAIAK MF Penang (PEN) to Xiamen flights
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Singapore to Xiamen
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,860 mi 4h 28m nonstop

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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air Also: GA, MU 21 738 4h17-5h GA, MU
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: VA 7 7M8 4h35 VA
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – GA, MF, MU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – GA, SQ, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF + SQ (28 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, SIN to XMN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,274
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 Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric SIN→XMN KUL→XMN
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 56 48
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Xiamen is 0 hours the same as Singapore.
SIN: +08 · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,860 mi / 2,993 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to SIN

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.

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.

SIN–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance1,860 mi / 2,993 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 63 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,860 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SIN to XMN: Xiamen Air and Singapore Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tan Son Nhat, Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou Baiyun.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to XMN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from XMN to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 56 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 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,860 miles (2,993 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tan Son Nhat, Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).