Top Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Xiamen

Choose from 12 airlines fly from Melbourne to Xiamen, including Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Xiamen Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Melbourne to Xiamen for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 531 | Return ticket from AU$ 1,090.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Melbourne to Xiamen

The distance between Melbourne and Xiamen is about 7,468.67km. The direct flights take around 9 hours 25 minutes. Visit Xiamen during December for peak season energy, or opt for October for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 331
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 611
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance7,468.67km
Average flight time9 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineXiamen Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Melbourne to Xiamen

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Xiamen are available between Jan 18 and Jan 25, with one way flights starting from AU$ 315.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Xiamen?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Xiamen with the following airlines, including: Xiamen Airlines Jetstar Airways Batik Air Malaysia AirAsia X Berhad Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 25 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Xiamen (XMN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Xiamen is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Xiamen. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MF804 (12:44)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Xiamen on November 14, 2025 with Juneyao Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 645.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Xiamen, with Melbourne Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (MEL-XMN) is by far the most common option on this route: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
  • The time difference between Xiamen and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Melbourne to Xiamen

A port city with the most refreshing travel destination on the southeast coast of China, Xiamen is one of the scenic towns having tree-lined beaches. The home of beautiful islands, a trader city which was incidentally also considered a pirate city in history. The city is famous for its music, puppet shows, Gezi Opera, and events of a temple celebration. A city of various beaches, offshore islands, nineteen public parks and botanical gardens, the city is one of the most important commercial centres in the country.

Tip: Xiamen is well-known for its pleasant weather all-year-round.

Getting to Xiamen

The city is serviced by Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), an airport that serves thousands of foreign travellers each year. The passenger terminals offer a variety of services, and the airport itself is well-connected to the rest of the city via rail, bus or taxi. For direct flights from Melbourne via Tullamarine Airport(MEL), glance through flights offered by Xiamen Airlines. To find cheap flights to Xiamen from Melbourne, look for the flights provided by Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacificand Air China, among others.

Tip: Don't fret too much about jet lag as there's only a two hour time difference between Melbourne and Xiamen.

Take in The Sights of The City

There are several things to see in Xiamen that is likely to leave you amazed. Visit the Sunlight Rock Temple and the Nanputuo Temple. For a vacation through the city’s natural beauty, explore the Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Botanical Garden. Xiamen is top on the list for exciting nightlife, so go through the Haiwan Park Area and you'll find many bars and nightclubs. You can walk and relax along the coast, watching the sunset and enjoy the breeze. 

The city is also known as an excellent shopping destination. Everything from western stores to small back street markets is there around Zhongshan Lu. Items like art and crafts, spices and olive oils can be found along the harbour area.

Tip: If you’ve not much time for shopping you can get all the extraordinary things in the same market which runs along Zhongshan Park.

The Best Areas for Accommodation

Whatever your budget is, there’s accommodation for everyone in Xiamen. The 4 star and above hotels can be found in the Fujian area. If you want to explore the Xiamen islands, you can stay in rooms close to Zhonghua residential district area or Siming residential district area. You can find other luxury accommodations in the city close to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. 

Melbourne to Xiamen flights are frequent and so many that you can customise your search and get the best prices for your travel. If you have a travel budget, you can combine your Melbourne-Xiamen flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. 

To experience the beautiful islands, botanical garden and the scenic beauty, visit Xiamen with Trip.com.