Shenzhen to Xiamen (SZX–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SZX and XMN, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→XMN | HKG→XMN | MFM→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AQG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).