Flying from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Qingdao and Xiamen share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are 53 Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your TAO to XMN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Xiamen adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of China:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Shandong Airlines.
With a reliable 91.09% of services arriving as scheduled, Shandong Airlines is the most punctual carrier for TAO to XMN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport flight is R 1,589. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,073. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from TAO to XMN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from TAO to XMN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)
You'll find TAO at No.99 Minhang Road.
Qingdao Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from TAO arrive at their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
Qingdao Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Qingdao. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near TAO? If you're catching an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
Pick up a Xiamen Airport rental car and discover parts of Xiamen that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Xiamen Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
The 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 driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Xiamen in March.
Book your flight from Qingdao Airport to Xiamen Airport for July if you want to go to Xiamen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TAO to XMN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Xiamen is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in China, head for Dongguan, about 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are highlights.
