Ürümqi to Xiamen (URC–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–XMN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,182 miles in approximately 5h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 7M8 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 5h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Xiamen.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
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.
URC–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to XMN
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and China Southern Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to XMN is about 5 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,182 miles (3,512 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guiyang Longdongbao, Changsha Huanghua and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.