Xiamen to Nanjing (XMN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
XMN–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 1h55 | – | – | 3U |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU, ZH | 4 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | MU, ZH |
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 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 38 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 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 Juneyao Air and Xiamen Air. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to NKG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 106 return, totaling 198 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Longyan (Liancheng) (LCX) and Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).