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Xiamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

ZSAM
367
Flights/Day
15:53
Local Time
Shanghai
Timezone
59ft
Elevation
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MVFR
17°C
Mostly Cloudy • 16kt • 1016.00"
Observed: 07:00 UTC
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TAF valid until 14:00 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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 54
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
MF8153
Xiamen Air
TYN 15:55 Local -- Forecast
MF8425
Xiamen Airlines
KMG 16:00 Local -- Forecast
5Y8837
Atlas Air
ICN 16:00 Local -- Forecast
SC2185
Shandong Airlines
NKG 16:00 Local -- Forecast
MF8425
Xiamen Airlines
KMG 16:05 Local -- Forecast
KN2120
China United Airlines
DSN 16:05 Local boeing 737-89p Forecast
MF8559
Xiamen Airlines
NKG 16:20 Local -- Forecast
MU2730
China Eastern Airlines
NKG 16:20 Local -- Forecast
MF8593
Xiamen Airlines
HGH 16:20 Local -- Forecast
MF8425
Xiamen Airlines
KMG 16:20 Local -- Forecast
NH8516
All Nippon Airways
NRT 16:25 Local boeing 767-381f(er) Forecast
MU9796
China Eastern Airlines
CZX 16:25 Local -- Forecast
MU2880
China Eastern Airlines
NKG 16:25 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
MF8153
Xiamen Airlines
TYN 16:30 Local -- Forecast
MF8559
Xiamen Airlines
NKG 16:30 Local -- Forecast
SC2125
Shandong Airlines
PEK 16:30 Local boeing 737-85n Forecast
CZ3880
China Southern Airlines
CAN 16:30 Local -- Forecast
MF8559
Xiamen Airlines
NKG 16:35 Local -- Forecast
MF8593
Xiamen Air
HGH 16:35 Local boeing 737-86n Forecast
MU2980
China Eastern Airlines
WUX 16:35 Local -- Forecast
ZH9756
Shenzhen Airlines
YTY 16:40 Local -- Forecast
MF8837
Xiamen Air
CSX 16:40 Local boeing 737-85c Forecast
MF8421
Xiamen Airlines
TFU 16:40 Local -- Forecast
MF8423
Xiamen Airlines
CKG 16:45 Local -- Forecast
CZ6940
China Southern Airlines
WUH 16:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
MF8819
Xiamen Air
HFE 16:50 Local boeing 737-85c Forecast
MF8863
Xiamen Airlines
MIG 16:50 Local -- Forecast
MF881
Xiamen Air
TSA 16:55 Local boeing 737-85c Forecast
MF8423
Xiamen Airlines
CKG 16:55 Local -- Forecast
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SHA 17:00 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
MF8169
Xiamen Airlines
PKX 17:00 Local -- Forecast
MU5225
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XIY 17:05 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
MU2556
China Eastern Airlines
WDS 17:10 Local -- Forecast
MF881
Xiamen Airlines
TSA 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Xiamen Airlines
WMT 17:10 Local -- Forecast
MF8863
Xiamen Airlines
MIG 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Xiamen Airlines
MNL 17:20 Local -- Forecast
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YTY 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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PVG 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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Shandong Airlines
PEK 17:30 Local -- Forecast
MF8307
Xiamen Air
SYX 17:30 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
MF8359
Xiamen Airlines
NNG 17:35 Local -- Forecast
MF8573
Xiamen Air
WUS 17:35 Local boeing 737-75c Forecast
MF885
Xiamen Airlines
SIN 17:35 Local -- Forecast
MF819
Xiamen Airlines
MNL 17:35 Local -- Forecast
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Xiamen Airlines
KWL 17:40 Local -- Forecast
MF8039
Xiamen Airlines
WNZ 17:40 Local -- Forecast
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MNL 17:40 Local -- Forecast
MF8359
Xiamen Air
NNG 17:40 Local boeing 737-85c Forecast
MF8039
Xiamen Airlines
WNZ 17:45 Local -- Forecast
MF885
Xiamen Airlines
SIN 17:45 Local -- Forecast
MF891
Xiamen Air
DPS 17:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
MF8573
Xiamen Airlines
WUS 17:50 Local -- Forecast
HU7426
Hainan Airlines
CKG 17:50 Local boeing 737-86n Forecast
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airbus a320-251n
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boeing 737-85c
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boeing 737-85c
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airbus a321-253nx
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airbus a320-232
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MF MF881
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MF MF8639
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MF MF8863
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9C7252
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airbus a320-251n
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boeing 737-75c
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MF MF885
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