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)
Consider staying in a hotel close to XMN if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
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.
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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.