Travelling from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
The timezone in Xiamen is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is located in Xiamen.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to XMN.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to XMN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to XMN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Reserve a hotel near XMN if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
The address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
RM1,689 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. A return flight starts from RM3,758. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to XMN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). Plan your visit to Xiamen in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Seattle to XMN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Xiamen to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Xiamen
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Xiamen:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu-Wanshi Mountain National Key Scenic Area and Gulangshi are must-do's during your Xiamen adventure.
Explore more of China
You've visited Xiamen, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Shantou to check off its top attractions. From Shantou Old Town to Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Fuzhou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Xiamen. No journey is complete without dropping by Sanfang Qixiang, Zhenhai Tower and Hot Spring Park.
