Flying from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to XMN.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to XMN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and XMN:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to XMN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a popular connection point.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
If you have a late flight from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near XMN:
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is Rs103,925. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs151,725. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to XMN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Xiamen. July is when most people book flights from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your London to XMN flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Xiamen, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 19ºC.
More about Xiamen
Start your Xiamen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area and Gulangshi are essential stops on your Xiamen itinerary.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shantou will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen, Fuzhou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park.