Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Guangzhou and Xiamen are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from CAN to XMN start at 07:05 — the earliest with China Southern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Xiamen Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 42 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your CAN to XMN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
China Southern has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Xiamen — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
China Southern tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CAN to XMN flights, with 93.31% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and XMN:
Hangzhou Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
Currently, $381 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $791. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAN to XMN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAN to XMN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights departing from Guangzhou Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you have an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)
If you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near XMN:
Go beyond Xiamen and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Xiamen Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Xiamen Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Xiamen. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Xiamen. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Xiamen is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Xiamen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to XMN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Xiamen, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 467 kilometres south-west to Shenzhen to check off its popular sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Dongguan is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. No trip is complete without seeing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.