Xiamen to Beijing (XMN–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–PEK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Shandong Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 77 | 320, 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, 919 | 2h55-3h20 | – | – | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: LH, ZH | 63 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 2h34-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | LH, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Xiamen
| Metric | XMN→PEK | JJN→PEK | SWA→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XMN | – | 34 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 224 | 35 | 32 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 50m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
XMN–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to PEK
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Shandong Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Air Canada and Xiamen Air. With 224 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XMN to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to PEK is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,734 km). There are approximately 224 weekly flights outbound and 231 return, totaling 455 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Sunan Shuofang and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).