Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Xiamen is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from SGN to XMN start from 07:55 — the first with Xiamen Airlines. The last departure is at 12:25 with Xiamen Airlines. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your SGN to XMN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Xiamen (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with Xiamen Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Xiamen Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SGN to XMN flights is Xiamen Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 69.52% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and XMN:
Guangzhou Airport
Hanoi Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
114 € is the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. Return flights start at 206 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SGN to XMN.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Ho Chi Minh City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
Grab a Xiamen Airport rental car and explore parts of Xiamen that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of getting a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Xiamen Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Xiamen. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Xiamen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Xiamen is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Xiamen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN 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
You've seen Xiamen, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 467 kilometres south-west to Shenzhen to check off its top attractions. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.