Xiamen to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (XMN–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MF8789+2
MF Xiamen
738
7:10 AM
CST TT3
9:55 AM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2761cs
3U Sichuan
738
8:55 AM
CST TT3
11:55 AM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6709
CZ China Southern
320
12:20 PM
CST TT3
3:20 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2762cs
3U Sichuan
738
1:20 PM
CST
4:10 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8790+2
MF Xiamen
738
1:31 PM
CST
4:33 PM
CST
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6710
CZ China Southern
320
4:20 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xiamen to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,016 mi 2h 45m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

XMN–DLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 320 3h SkyTeam
MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U 7 738 2h45 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XMN to DLC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,294
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Metric XMN→DLC FOC→DLC
Distance from XMN 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 10
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 0 hours the same as Xiamen.
XMN: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 0m.
Getting to XMN

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.

XMN–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,635 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h. The route covers 1,016 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from XMN to DLC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HIA, YNZ, WEH, TXN, KOW, KIX, HAK, HSN, SYX, YNT, NGB, FOC, TNA, NKG, HET, HDG, PKX, TFU, HGH, CGO, CSX, YIH, WUX, LYG, PVG, CZX, XIY, TYN, DOY, LHW, TAO, PEK, HFE, CAN, HKG, WUH, CKG, SHA, TSN, WNZ, KHN, ICN, SJW, NTG, KMG, YTY, XUZ, NRT and YCU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLC to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from XMN to DLC

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XMN to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to DLC ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,635 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).