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XMN Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) serves Xiamen. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAXMN
ICAOZSAM
Non-stop72
Airlines39
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation18 m

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The airport in numbers

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 10M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 27M in 2019.

Opened
1983
43 years ago
Passengers / year
10M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
27M
in 2019
Elevation
18 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Xiamen International Airport Co., Ltd.
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xiamen

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Distances

From XMN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Jinjiang55 km76 min—
Putian133 km140 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Xiamen ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 72 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Xiamen Airlines · China Southern Airlines · Air China · Shandong Airlines · Shenzhen Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Hainan Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · Japan Air System · Air Foyle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Xiamen shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to the centre of Xiamen?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xiamen?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport?
About 72 destinations, including Nanjing, Changcha, Kunming, Hefei. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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