How to get from XMN to Xiamen
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Line 27/37/650 | CNY 2-5 (~USD 0.30-0.70) | 25-45 min |
| Airport bus (BRT) | CNY 5 (~USD 0.70) | 20-35 min |
| DiDi (ride-hail app) | CNY 40-90 (USD 6-13) | 15-30 min |
| Airport taxi (metered) | CNY 45-100 (USD 6-14) | 15-30 min |
XMN is 9km NE of Xiamen centre — one of China's closest airports. DiDi CNY 40-90 is the tourist standard, super cheap. Xiamen is a coastal Fujian gateway — subtropical, laid-back, University + Gulangyu heritage. For 6h layovers: DiDi to city + Xiamen University area + Nanputuo Temple + street food. For 12+ hours: add Gulangyu Island (needs 4+ hours dedicated). Note: Xiamen is coastal Fujian dialect (Hokkien) region — some signage in Traditional Chinese.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into XMN.
Getting out of Xiamen (XMN)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xiamen cost?
CNY 45-100 (USD 6-14) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from XMN to Xiamen?
Bus Line 27/37/650 at CNY 2-5 (~USD 0.30-0.70) — 25-45 min to central Xiamen.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in China?
144-hour transit visa free at XMN for 53+ countries. Must connect to THIRD country.