Travelling from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leaving from here.
9 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight.
Xiamen is three hours behind Melbourne. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from MEL to XMN on Xiamen Airlines's 11:35am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to XMN.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) leave from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport with Xiamen Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from MEL.
Xiamen Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEL to XMN.
Among carriers operating on this route, Xiamen Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to XMN leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a popular option between Avalon Airport and XMN.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to XMN flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Consider booking a hotel close to XMN if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
The street address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
R 4,984 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Return flights start from R 8,191. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flights from Melbourne to XMN by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Xiamen. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Melbourne to XMN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Xiamen to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Xiamen
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Xiamen:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area and Gulangshi are must-visits when exploring Xiamen.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a visit to Shantou will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
Fuzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen. No journey is complete without a visit to Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park.
