Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Xiamen (TAO–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TAO–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 825 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 738 | 2h25-2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH | 14 | 738 | 2h20-2h40 | – | – | CA, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
| Metric | TAO→XMN | YNT→XMN | DOY→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TAO | – | 102 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 14 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 40m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
TAO: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.
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.
TAO–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TAO to XMN
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TAO to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TAO to XMN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 825 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Dongying (Kenli) (DOY) and Linyi (Hedong) (LYI).