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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $844. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Xiamen flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Xiamen

Melbourne to Xiamen: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Xiamen below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Xiamen.

Melbourne to Xiamen: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$720
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineXiamen Airlines
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Xiamen: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Xiamen is $720. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Xiamen.
Xiamen Airlines flies direct from Melbourne to Xiamen.
As of March 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Xiamen.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen Airport on Monday, 8 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Xiamen but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Xiamen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know

  • Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

  • Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight.

  • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.

  • Take your pick of 7 direct services a week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). This is the most popular route, with Xiamen Airlines offering a 11:35am departure from MEL to XMN.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to XMN.

  • During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Take the express route from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) operate from here.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport with Xiamen Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from MEL.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEL and XMN is Xiamen Airlines.

  • Among carriers on this route, Xiamen Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to XMN departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leaving Avalon Airport.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Relax before your Melbourne to XMN flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.

  • The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen

  • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Xiamen. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • Right now, $467 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $720. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to XMN.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to XMN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

  • May is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). Plan your visit to Xiamen in October for a more low-key escape.

  • Before locking in your Melbourne to XMN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Xiamen, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC.

More about Xiamen

  • Start your Xiamen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • Your trip to Xiamen wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Xiamen University, Gulangyu Island and Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area.

Explore more of China

  • Shantou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Xiamen. Around 193 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.

  • Around 209 kilometres northeast of Xiamen, Fuzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with West Lake Park, Sanfang Qixiang and Zhenhai Tower.

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