Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Manila and Xiamen share the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from MNL to XMN start at 07:20 — the first with Philippine Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:15 with Xiamen Airlines. Overall, there are 19 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MNL to XMN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Xiamen Airlines has direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Xiamen — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Xiamen Airlines.
Philippine Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MNL to XMN flights, with 82.29% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and XMN:
Guangzhou Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights that take off from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MNL:
Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)
Reserve a hotel close to XMN if you have a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go beyond Xiamen and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Xiamen Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Xiamen Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
The street address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
From Xiamen Airport, Xiamen is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Xiamen. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Xiamen is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Xiamen Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to XMN in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, roughly 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are among the biggest draws.
