Travelling from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Xiamen is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to XMN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to XMN departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and XMN.
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to XMN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
You can book a plane ticket from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) with a stopover. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a busy connecting point.
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down as expected. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near XMN and fast-forward to bedtime:
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
At the moment, R 9,172 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,346. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to XMN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). Plan your visit to Xiamen in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Chicago 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 (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Xiamen
Start your Xiamen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Gulangyu Island and Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Xiamen must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Gulangshi.
Explore more of China
You've seen Xiamen, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Shantou to check off its popular sights. From Shantou Old Town to Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen, Fuzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park.
