Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hong Kong and Xiamen follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 78 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HKG to XMN flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Cathay Pacific is your gateway to exploring Xiamen (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Cathay Pacific tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating HKG to XMN flights, Cathay Pacific has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKG and XMN:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Right now, $182 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $272. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HKG to XMN by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that depart Hong Kong International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
Grab a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car and discover parts of Xiamen that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase your chances of snagging the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
From Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Xiamen in April.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Xiamen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HKG to XMN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Dongguan is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. No journey is complete without dropping by 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.