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Traveling to and from Xiamen International Airport

On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Xiamen International Airport to your destination.

Guide to China’s Xiamen International Airport

Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating through Xiamen International Airport.

Arrival Terminal

Arrival map of Xiamen airport
  • Quarantine
  • Immigration
  • Baggage Claim
  • Customs
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers arriving at Xiamen International Airport
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA will arrive at Terminal 3.

Take the escalator near Gate 10 on the 3rd floor (arrival terminal) down to the 1st floor. On the 1st floor, there are quarantine and immigration booths, the baggage claim area, and customs. Pass through these accordingly. On the 1st floor, there is also the domestic flights arrival area, and there are taxi stands upon leaving the building.

Immigration

Please present your passport and Immigration card.

Customs
  • Customers with goods to declare must turn in their Customs Declaration forms.
  • If you have items to declare, please go to the red counter.
  • If you do not have items to declare, please go to the green counter.

Departure Terminal

Departure map of Xiamen airport
  • Check-in
  • Immigration
  • Security Check/Fast track
  • Elevator
  • Information
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM
  • Smoking Room
  • Railway
  • Monorail
  • Toilet
  • Lactation room
  • Telephone
  • Coin Lockers
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Boat
  • Passengers departing from Xiamen International Airport
Airport Map Information

Flights operated by ANA will depart from Terminal 3. Learn more about the Airport Lounge.

Departing passengers should proceed to the ANA check-in and ticketing counters on the 2nd floor. Near the counters, there are also self-service check-in machines (kiosks). On the 2nd floor, there also is a currency exchange booth and taxi stands. After check-in, take the escalator to the 3rd floor and proceed to immigration then security or the priority security lane. On the 3rd floor, there is also a currency exchange booth, a smoking room and escalators up to the Xiamen Airport Lounge on the 4th floor.

Check-In
Fast Track Security Screening

Business Class travelers are eligible for Fast Track Security Screening. Look for First and Business Class channel.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Downtown Xiamen

  • * "→" indicates the route.

Bus

Airport bus
  • Terminal 4 platform: Near Exit 5 on the arrivals floor
  • Terminal 3 platform: Near Exit 9 on the arrivals floor
  • * ANA group buses arrive to Terminal 3
  • * The time required shown is for times without heavy traffic. It may vary considerably with traffic conditions
  • * Leaves before schedule when capacity is reached
City line
Goes to Zhongshan Road (Ferry), Gulang Yu (Visitor Center), Xiamen Railway Station (Wucun Bus Station), Exhibition Center, Huangcuo, Tatou, the Student Dormitory of Xiamen University, Mingfa Business Plaza, Lianban International, Wenzao (Xinan Hotel), Ershi (Xiahe Road), Douxi Lukou (Dinghe Road), Sibei Lukou (Xiahe Road) and other stops. Note that there are only 7 seats.

Tell the ticket vendor your destination when buying a ticket and have them write the departure time on the ticket for you.

  • 30 to 50 minutes
  • Fare: 20 yuan
  • Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (30-minute intervals)
North Sta. Route (To Xiamen Railway North Station)
Airport (Terminal 4 → Terminal 3) → Gaoqi Subway Station → Xiamen North Railway Station (Xiamenbei Railway Station)
  • * Xiamen North Railway Station (Xiamenbei Railway Station) is a high-speed railway station located 13 km north from the airport
  • Time required: Approx. 45 minutes
  • Fare: 15 yuan
  • Operating hours: 8:40 a.m. to 8:10 p.m. (40-minute intervals)
Haicang Special Line (To Haicang Songyu Wharf)
Airport (Terminal 4 → Terminal 3) → Haicang Hospital → Hilton Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Amoi) → Future Beach → Wyndham Grand Xiamen Haicang → Haicang Songyu Wharf (Atour Hotel )
  • Time required: Approx. 40 minutes
  • Fare: 15 yuan
  • Operating hours: 9:10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (50 to 70 minutes intervals). Departs at 5:30 p.m.
City Buses
  • * Traveling time may vary significantly depending on traffic conditions. Operating intervals are estimates
BRT Rapid Line 1 (First Wharf - Xiamenbei Railway Station)
To First Wharf (main stops): Gaoqi T4 Terminal → Gaoqi Airport (T3 Terminal) → Xiamen Railway Station → Ferry Post Office → BRT First Wharf; To Xiamenbei Railway Station (main stops): Gaoqi Airport (T3 Terminal) → Gaoqi T4 Terminal → Xiamenbei Railway Station
  • Time required: 60–90 minutes
  • Fare: 1 to 4 yuan
  • Operating hours: Departing from First Wharf: 5:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., Departing from Xiamenbei Railway Station: 6:10 a.m. to 10:50 p.m. (10 to 20 minute intervals)
BRT Rapid Line 2 (First Wharf - Tong'an Traffic Hub Station)
To First Wharf (main stops): Gaoqi T4 Terminal → Gaoqi Airport (T3 Terminal) → Xiamen Railway Station → Ferry Post Office → BRT First Wharf
  • Time required: 60 minutes
  • Fare: 1 to 4 yuan
  • Operating hours: 6:10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. (10 to 20 minute intervals)

Taxi

  • Pickup location: Terminal 4 Arrivals Floor Exit 3, Terminal 3 Arrivals Floor Exit 7
  • Time required: About 30 min. Time required varies due to traffic conditions.
  • Fare: About 40 to 50 yuan to city center (nighttime, low-speed time, one-way or other fare increases, fuel charges, etc. may apply)
  • Operating hours: 24 hours. *1
  • *1.
    Be careful when riding unlicensed taxis without using the vehicle dispatch app.