Xiamen to Nanjing (XMN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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–NKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 25 | 320, 321 | 1h40-2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 1h55 | – | – | 3U |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h-2h05 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 14 | 738 | 2h-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HO Juneyao Air | 4 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nanjing from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→NKG | JJN→NKG | LCX→NKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | 42 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 35m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · NKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
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.
The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.
Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.
XMN–NKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to NKG
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to NKG is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 205 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Shanghai Pudong and Changsha Huanghua. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Longyan (Liancheng) (LCX) and Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).