Flying from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Xiamen (the location of Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport).
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is the most popular route, with 396 departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from XMN to SHA is with Spring Airlines at 21:50. Go for the first departure with Xiamen Airlines at 07:00 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from XMN to Shanghai, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) will be your arrival point.
Direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai are operated by a range of airlines. Fly with any of these:
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within China. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked your cheap tickets from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai.
Central Xiamen to XMN is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
In search of a convenient hotel near XMN? If you're boarding an early flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai
Rs11,324 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs22,883. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from XMN to Shanghai.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
As soon as your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from XMN to Shanghai at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai. July is the busiest month to travel to Shanghai. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from XMN to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
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