Xiamen to Chongqing (XMN–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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XMN–CKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 28 | 738 | 2h30-2h55 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 21 | 738, 73G | 2h16-3h | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 17 | 738, 73G | 2h10-3h | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 6 | 321 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→CKG | JJN→CKG | SWA→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 29 | 31 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 26m | 2h 7m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
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 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
XMN–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to CKG
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines and West Air. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to CKG is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 790 miles (1,272 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 270 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Wuhan Tianhe and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) and Sanming (Sha) (SQJ).