Getting Around
How to get to and from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at XMN
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is connected to Xiamen and the wider China transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Xiamen's BRT (bus rapid transit) and multiple city bus routes connect Gaoqi Airport to downtown Xiamen and Xiamen Railway Station in about 30-45 minutes.
Metered taxis available at a marshaled rank outside arrivals; downtown Xiamen is roughly 20-30 minutes.
Didi, China's dominant ride-hailing app, is widely used but requires a Chinese phone number and a linked Chinese payment method (WeChat Pay/Alipay) to book — plan ahead if you don't have one.
Available but uncommon for visitors — most travelers use taxis, Didi, or hotel transfers instead, since self-driving requires a Chinese driving permit/translation.
Airport staff and drivers rarely speak English — have your destination written in Chinese characters (a hotel business card or a screenshot works well) before getting in a taxi or opening Didi.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from XMN to Xiamen in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at XMN
Exploring China beyond Xiamen? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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