Xiamen to Nanjing (XMN–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MF8529
MF Xiamen
738
7:30 AM
CST TT3
9:15 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2637
3U Sichuan
738
9:30 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8549
MF Xiamen
7M8
1:10 PM
CST TT3
3:10 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC2185
SC Shandong
738
4:00 PM
CST TT4
5:45 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2655
3U Sichuan
738
4:30 PM
CST TT3
6:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2914
MU China Eastern
32N
6:30 PM
CST TT4
8:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU2809
MU China Eastern
32N
7:30 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8540
MF Xiamen
738
12:30 PM
CST T1
2:05 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2638
3U Sichuan
738
12:30 PM
CST T1
2:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4672
CA Air China
738
1:15 PM
CST T1
3:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SC2186
SC Shandong
738
1:15 PM
CST T1
3:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU2879
MU China Eastern
32N
1:30 PM
CST TT2
3:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2729
MU China Eastern
320
1:30 PM
CST TT2
3:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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3U2648
3U Sichuan
738
4:30 PM
CST T1
6:25 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU2863
MU China Eastern
320
5:55 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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HO1791
HO Juneyao
320
7:20 PM
CST TT1
9:05 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U2656
3U Sichuan
738
7:30 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8560
MF Xiamen
32Q
7:30 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xiamen to Nanjing
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 499 mi 1h 45m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

XMN–NKG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 14 738 1h55
MF Xiamen Air 14 738, 7M8 1h45-2h
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 1h50 SkyTeam
SC Shandong Airlines 7 738 1h45
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U, MF, SC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + MF + SC (35 flights/wk, 83%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 17%)
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 NKG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,518
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 Nanjing from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric XMN→NKG JJN→NKG SWA→NKG
Distance from XMN 34 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5 5
Weekly flights 42 45 59
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 35m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
499 mi / 803 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 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.

Getting from NKG

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.

Nanjing Climate

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

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance499 mi / 803 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 77 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h. The route covers 499 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from XMN to NKG. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DYG, WEH, NRT, HET, FOC, ZUH, TPE, KWL, PVG, CSX, SHE, HRB, XIY, SGN, LHW, LZH, INC, CKG, NNG, BKK, HKG, ANC, CAN, MIG, PEK, TAO, JHG, KWE, KHH, CTU, PKX, TFU, DLC, XFN, HAK, KUL, YNT, KMG, CGQ, MFM, SYX, MEL, TYN, ICN, ZYI, SIN, YCU, CDG, ORD, WXN, LAX and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JJN, SWA and 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 NKG

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 42 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 45 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DYG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).