Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Xiamen's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Xiamen two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
To ensure you catch your MAA to XMN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAA and XMN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
$274 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $496. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to XMN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights departing from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Consider booking a hotel close to XMN if you're catching a late Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car and discover parts of Xiamen that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Improve your chances of getting the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Xiamen. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Xiamen in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Xiamen, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to XMN sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Xiamen. Around 467 kilometers away to the south-west, popular attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, consider Dongguan, roughly 467 kilometers west of Xiamen. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are key reasons to visit.
