Xiamen to Nairobi (XMN–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

XMN Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between XMN and NBO. Nearest airports to XMN with scheduled service: Kinmen Airport (KNH, 17 mi) · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 34 mi) · Penghu Magong Airport (MZG, 116 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 13h 18m 3UBKCA → CZ Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Nairobi flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 1m 3UCZMF → CZKQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Nairobi flights
BKK Bangkok 18h 53m MFPG → KEKQMU Bangkok (BKK) to Nairobi flights
AMS Amsterdam 22h 58m MF → KLKQMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 25h 25m MF → AFKLKQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nairobi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xiamen to Nairobi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between XMN and NBO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CSX ~13h 18m CAN ~16h 1m BKK ~18h 53m AMS ~22h 58m CDG ~25h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
497
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 1:00 PM in Nairobi.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling to Kenya. The eTA application is submitted online at least 5 business days before departure through the official portal at etakenya.go.ke. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page. The standard single-entry eTA permits a stay of up to 90 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

XMN–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Nairobi route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: NBO
Full nameJomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to NBO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Changsha Huanghua, Guangzhou Baiyun and Suvarnabhumi.
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Xiamen.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Guangzhou Baiyun and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.