Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Jinan — $109

Flights from Xiamen to Jinan are operated by several airlines — Xiamen Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This allows passengers to flexibly choose flights based on departure time, cost, and additional services. The minimum ticket price starts at $109, making this destination accessible to travelers with different budgets. We help compare all available options in real time, so you can book tickets at the best value for money. The service ensures transparent search and lets you book affordable flights in just a few clicks.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the city’s main international gateway and a regional hub, typically anchored by XiamenAir alongside major Chinese carriers and some low-cost operators. Located roughly 8–12 km north of Xiamen’s central districts, it can take about 20–40 minutes by taxi (roughly CNY 25–60 depending on traffic) and about 30–45 minutes by metro or airport shuttle. Public buses and airport express services also run to major neighborhoods. The airport is usually modern and convenient for onward connections, offering good international and domestic frequency, though peak periods can be busy and fares sometimes run above those of secondary airports. Quanzhou/Jinjiang Airport (JJN) serves the broader Minnan region as a secondary commercial airport, typically handling domestic flights and a handful of regional international routes. It can be a cost-conscious alternative for travelers to Xiamen, but it sits further inland — roughly 60–80 km from Xiamen city — so ground transfer is longer, typically 1–1.5 hours by car or intercity bus (fares commonly range CNY 40–120). Options include scheduled buses and private transfers; using the nearby high‑speed rail via Quanzhou city plus a shuttle can also be practical. JJN may offer lower fares but fewer amenities and less frequency than Xiamen’s main airport. Kinmen Airport (KNH) on the Taiwan‑administered Kinmen Island can function as a niche cross‑strait option and usually hosts Taiwan domestic carriers and short regional hops. Although geographically close to Xiamen, reaching central Xiamen typically requires a ferry or combined ferry-plus-bus/taxi transfer and immigration processing, so total travel time to downtown Xiamen can be around 1–2 hours depending on connections; costs often fall in the CNY 50–200 range when combining ferry and local transit. Kinmen can be competitive for some itineraries and scenic to approach, but it involves passport/entry formalities and less frequent flight schedules compared with Xiamen Gaoqi.

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) serves as the city’s main commercial gateway and a regional hub for Shandong province, typically handling a mix of domestic services and a limited number of international routes. Expect carriers such as Shandong Airlines alongside major Chinese airlines and some low-cost operators to be frequent. The airport sits roughly 30–35 km northeast of downtown Jinan; travel to the centre can be by metro (Line 3) in about 30–50 minutes with low fares, airport shuttle buses taking 40–60 minutes for modest fees, or taxis around 30–60 minutes with higher fares subject to traffic. Pros: relatively modern terminal and good domestic connectivity. Cons: farther from the core city than some metros and fewer long‑haul options compared with larger Chinese hubs.

The cost of a one-way flight from Xiamen to Jinan ranges from $113 (October 2026) to $341 (May 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $227–$341.