Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 9 hours 20 minutes.
Xiamen's timezone is UTC+8, making Xiamen three hours behind Sydney.
Take your pick of nine weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flights. The 11:25 departure with Xiamen Airlines is the earliest available. Xiamen Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to XMN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Xiamen Airlines is your gateway to exploring Xiamen (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Xiamen Airlines.
Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to XMN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and XMN include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight is ج.م. 9,628. A round-trip fare is currently ج.م. 21,771. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYD to XMN.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from SYD to XMN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near XMN:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Xiamen's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
From Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Xiamen based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Xiamen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to XMN in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've done Xiamen, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 467 kilometres south-west to Shenzhen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
