Chengdu (Jianyang) to Xiamen (TFU–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 928 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 14 | 738 | 2h25-2h45 | – | – | 3U |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xiamen from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→XMN | CTU→XMN | MIG→XMN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 49 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 35m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
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.
TFU–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to XMN
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation and Xiamen Air. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to XMN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,494 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO).