Xiamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

ZSAM

301

Flights/Day

03:00

Local Time

Shanghai

Timezone

59ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

ZSAM

VFR

27°C

Clear • 2kt • 1007.00"

Observed: 18:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

02:00

CLR

15:00 TEMPO

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 02:00 local time

About Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Xiamen faces Taiwan Strait weather with typhoon exposure. Generally moderate conditions outside storm season.

Is Xiamen Airport turbulent?

Xiamen sits on China's southeast coast in the Taiwan Strait typhoon corridor. Multiple typhoons threaten the region each year from June through October. The monsoon season brings heavy thunderstorms. The coastal location means exposure to both Pacific weather systems and mainland weather patterns.

Located in Taiwan Strait typhoon corridor
Monsoon season brings heavy thunderstorms
Coastal exposure to Pacific weather systems

How do typhoons affect Xiamen?

Xiamen's position makes it vulnerable to typhoons tracking through the Taiwan Strait or making landfall on the Fujian coast. Airlines cancel flights when storms approach. The compact city means limited rebooking options during closures. Storms typically pass within 24-48 hours.

When is the best time to fly from Xiamen?

Late autumn (October-November) and spring (March-April) offer the most pleasant conditions. Typhoon season runs June through October with peak risk August-September. Winter is mild but can bring occasional fog. The subtropical climate provides generally pleasant weather outside of typhoon events.

Is turbulence at Xiamen dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Xiamen?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection