Traveling from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Xiamen.
Flights from XMN to SYD start at 22:00 — the first with Xiamen Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Xiamen Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your XMN to SYD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Xiamen Airlines has direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Xiamen Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Xiamen Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating XMN to SYD flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is AED 774. A return fare is currently AED 1,565. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from XMN to SYD, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84.03% of flights that depart XMN arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport from central Xiamen, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Sydney based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from XMN to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometers south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Newcastle, about 121 kilometers north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among the biggest draws.