Cheap flights to Xiamen

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Most flights to Xiamen arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), the city's main airport.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Xiamen booked through eDreams was £80. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Xiamen, Xiamen Airlines is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Xiamen comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Xiamen, temperatures typically reach around 32ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 10ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 32ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 10ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: July
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: December
• Wettest month: June

Xiamen Airlines runs non-stop flights to Xiamen, departing from the following cities:

• London flown by Xiamen Airlines
• Taipei flown by Xiamen Airlines
• Shanghai flown by Xiamen Airlines
• Hong Kong flown by Cathay Pacific
• Jakarta flown by China Eastern Airlines

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Xiamen via China Southern Airlines, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by China Southern Airlines
• London flown by China Eastern Airlines
• London flown by Cathay Pacific

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Xiamen:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Xiamen can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for China and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.