Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport.
George Town and Xiamen are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of seven weekly Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with Xiamen Airlines is the earliest available. Xiamen Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PEN to XMN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Xiamen (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze with Xiamen Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Xiamen Airlines on this route.
Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PEN to XMN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PEN and XMN include:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport flight is Rs35,842. A round-trip fare is currently Rs69,636. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from PEN to XMN, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from PEN to XMN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Penang Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres from central George Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PEN? If you've booked an early flight from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)
Consider booking a hotel close to XMN if you're on a late Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Xiamen Airport rental car and explore parts of Xiamen that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Xiamen Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
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 get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The quietest month for a flight from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Xiamen based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Penang Airport to Xiamen Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Xiamen, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PEN to XMN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Xiamen is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
