Sydney (Mascot) to Xiamen (SYD–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,587 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 789 | 9h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Xiamen.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to XMN
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to XMN is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,587 miles (7,382 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino, Hong Kong and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.