Xiamen to Ningbo (XMN–NGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MF8075
MF Xiamen
738
6:50 AM
CST TT3
8:20 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2245
3U Sichuan
738
6:50 AM
CST TT3
8:20 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8076
MF Xiamen
738
5:15 PM
CST T1
6:55 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2246
3U Sichuan
738
5:20 PM
CST T1
7:10 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xiamen to Ningbo
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 419 mi 1h 30m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

XMN–NGB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–NGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 738 1h30
MF Xiamen Air 7 738 1h30
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + MF (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 NGB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to NGB.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,291
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 Ningbo from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.
Metric XMN→NGB SWA→NGB
Distance from XMN 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 14 21
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Ningbo Lishe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ningbo is 0 hours the same as Xiamen.
XMN: CST · NGB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
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–NGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Ningbo route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to NGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 419 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from XMN to NGB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WMT, TYN, LYI, YCU, INC, LHW, LZO, ZUH, WEH, JHG, WDS, TPE, SGN, CSX, WUH, SJW, KWL, TSN, SYX, TAO, SHE, CAN, PVG, NRT, YYA, HKG, CGO, ANC, CKG, CTU, XIY, NNG, KWE, PEK, KMG, HRB, HAK, PKX, BKK, MIG, MFM, LYG, TFU, CGQ, DLC, YNT, SIN, JGS, HET, XFN, LZH, SHS, YIH and ZYI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NGB to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SWA. 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 NGB

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XMN to NGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to NGB ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WMT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).