Are direct flights from London to Xiamen always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be considerably cheaper, offering a trade-off between cost and travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Xiamen flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Xiamen flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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2026-11-11 – 2026-12-08
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London to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xiamen

Most itineraries for flights from London to Xiamen connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that travelers should expect to factor in layovers when planning their journey.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from London to Xiamen are typically $832–$1448, with a median of $1134. Current fares are above the typical level, and 43% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Xiamen? The most affordable month to fly is September, with a median fare of $848. Other budget-friendly options include December, with a median of $1025, and November, where the median fare is $1092. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from London to Xiamen takes approximately 22h 20m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9664 km. Given the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights, travelers should prepare for an extended travel time.

How much is a round trip from London to Xiamen

Regular price: £703 - £1,216

Prices for flights from London to Xiamen are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 703 GBP to 1216 GBP. The current lowest deal is 444 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 22.

now £444

Low £703

High £1,216

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xiamen

The cheapest month to fly from London to Xiamen is September, with a median price of $848. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1537. Prices are generally lower from September to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £848

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,537

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Xiamen

Xiamen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Xiamen

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£796

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£847

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£764

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£796

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£767

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£783

£610

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Xiamen

20 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 22

£852 → £510

40%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

£798 → £488

39%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

£747 → £451

40%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

£898 → £618

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xiamen

London - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Xiamen are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $848.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 20m

The median flight time for connecting flights from London to Xiamen is 22h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Xiamen Airlines offers direct flights

Xiamen Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from London to Xiamen appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide range of flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£440

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport provides another option for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£467

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient, closer-to-city option for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£712

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£573

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another choice for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£519

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as an additional option for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£564

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£451

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Quanzhou Jinjiang International (JJN)

Quanzhou Jinjiang International is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity and shared infrastructure with Xiamen.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£549

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xiamen

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Best Elite deals to Xiamen

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From LGW

Elite

Nov 10

Xiamen, China

93% AI deal score

$4,579

$2,888

Save $1,691

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Nov 26

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$4,357

$2,918

Save $1,439

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

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Nov 15

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$4,554

$2,926

Save $1,628

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

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Nov 29

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$4,561

$2,957

Save $1,604

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 26

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$4,561

$2,957

Save $1,604

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$5,606

$3,329

Save $2,277

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Mar 03

Xiamen, China

92% AI deal score

$5,185

$3,377

Save $1,808

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,150

$3,337

Save $1,813

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 18

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,125

$3,337

Save $1,788

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,039

$3,338

Save $1,701

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 27

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,173

$3,338

Save $1,835

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 02

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,146

$3,338

Save $1,808

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, but the ideal timing can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring trends can be beneficial. Generally, avoiding last-minute bookings can help secure more favorable rates.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may involve additional travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always check ground transportation costs when considering this option.

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London to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xiamen

How much is a round trip from London to Xiamen

Regular price: £703 - £1,216

Prices for flights from London to Xiamen are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 703 GBP to 1216 GBP. The current lowest deal is 444 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 22.

now £444

Low £703

High £1,216

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xiamen

September

Cheapest

Flights from £848

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,537

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Xiamen

Xiamen Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Xiamen

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£796

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£847

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£764

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£796

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£767

£610

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xiamen

London (LHR) - Xiamen (XMN)

Xiamen Airlines

£783

£610

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Xiamen

20 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 22

£852 → £510

40%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

£798 → £488

39%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

£747 → £451

40%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

£898 → £618

31%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xiamen

London - Xiamen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Xiamen are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $848.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 20m

The median flight time for connecting flights from London to Xiamen is 22h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Xiamen Airlines offers direct flights

Xiamen Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from London to Xiamen appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow Airport is a major international hub, offering a wide range of flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£440

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport provides another option for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£467

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient, closer-to-city option for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£712

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£573

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another choice for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£519

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as an additional option for flights to Xiamen.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£564

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Cheapest

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Xiamen.

📍 ~8 km from Xiamen city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£451

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Quanzhou Jinjiang International (JJN)

Quanzhou Jinjiang International is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity and shared infrastructure with Xiamen.

Xiamen, China

91% AI deal score

$5,146

$3,338

Save $1,808

Xiamen Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

Cheap Flights from London to Xiamen

Today’s best flight deals from London to Xiamen

London to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xiamen

How much is a round trip from London to Xiamen

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xiamen

Direct flights from London to Xiamen

Last-minute flights going from London to Xiamen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Xiamen

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xiamen

London - Xiamen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 22h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Xiamen Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xiamen

Best Elite deals to Xiamen

Nov 10

Nov 26

Nov 15

Nov 29

Nov 26

Nov 27

Mar 03

Nov 27

Nov 18

Nov 27

Nov 27

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

How can I find cheap flights from London to Xiamen?

When should I book flights from London to Xiamen?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Xiamen?

Are direct flights from London to Xiamen always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Xiamen flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Xiamen flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Xiamen from other cities

London to Xiamen: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xiamen

How much is a round trip from London to Xiamen

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xiamen

Direct flights from London to Xiamen

Last-minute flights going from London to Xiamen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Xiamen

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xiamen

London - Xiamen route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 22h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Xiamen Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Xiamen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xiamen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xiamen

Best Elite deals to Xiamen

Nov 10

Nov 26

Nov 15

Nov 29

Nov 26

Nov 27

Mar 03

Nov 27

Nov 18

Nov 27

Nov 27

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xiamen

How can I find cheap flights from London to Xiamen?

When should I book flights from London to Xiamen?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Xiamen?