Xiamen to Guangzhou (Huadu) (XMN–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
XMN–CAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, QF | 28 | 320, 32Q, 7M8 | 1h35-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, QF |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U, SV | 14 | 32Q, 738 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | 3U, SV |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→CAN | JJN→CAN | SWA→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 40m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
XMN–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to CAN
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to CAN is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Changsha Huanghua and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).