Dining & Drinks
Terminal restaurants, lounge buffets and quick bites for transit travellers.
Fujian Flavours Here
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offers a proud showcase of Fujian culinary heritage, with vendors serving iconic dishes like oyster vermicelli (蚵仔面线) and peanut soup that locals swear by. Transit travellers can sample the bold, umami-rich flavours of southern Fujian cooking without leaving the terminal. Look out for dedicated Minnan food counters across the departure halls.
Fast Transit Bites
For passengers on tight connections at XMN, a range of grab-and-go counters offer baozi, scallion pancakes, and packaged Xiamen specialty snacks like mung bean cakes and dried seafood. These outlets are strategically placed near boarding gates to suit the airport's busy domestic and regional passenger flow. Expect quick service with a distinctly local flavour profile.
Noodles & More
Sit-down restaurants at Xiamen Gaoqi serve comforting bowl dishes rooted in the Teochew and Hokkien traditions that define coastal Fujian cuisine, including fish ball soup and braised pork rice. These spots are ideal for travellers with a longer layover who want a proper meal before or after their flight. The warm, broth-forward menu reflects Xiamen's identity as a seafaring city with deep culinary roots.
Coffee & Refreshments
International coffee chains and local tea houses coexist at XMN, catering to both business travellers and leisure flyers departing from this major southeastern China gateway. Passengers can enjoy freshly brewed Taiwanese-influenced bubble tea alongside espresso drinks, reflecting the cross-strait cultural ties that Xiamen is known for. These relaxed seating areas are especially popular in the international departure zone.