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Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Xiamen — Transport Guide 2026

Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN) is 11 km from central Xiamen — one of the closest major-city airports in China. Gulangyu Island ferry gateway. Metro Line 3 + BRT direct from airport.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Metro Line 3 (~$0.40-0.70)
Fastest
Didi (~15 min)

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Xiamen Metro Line 3

metro · Best for: Best value + fastest
Cost
CNY 3-5 (~$0.40-0.70)
Time
25 min to Zhongshan Rd
Frequency
Every 6-10 min
Direct to Zhongshan Rd + Gulangyu Ferry Terminal.

Didi Chuxing

ride share · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
CNY 25-50 (~$4-7)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber does not operate in China.

Airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Late arrivals
Cost
CNY 40-70 ($6-10)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Insist on meter.

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
CNY 2-4 (~$0.30-0.55)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 10-15 min
BRT elevated bus network — direct to central Xiamen.

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Getting out of Xiamen (XMN)

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Frequently asked

How far is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport from Xiamen?
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 11 km from Xiamen city centre.
What is the cheapest way from XMN to Xiamen?
Metro Line 3 (~$0.40-0.70)
What is the fastest way from XMN to Xiamen?
Didi (~15 min)