Xiamen Airlines Airline Guide, Routes & History

China’s oldest non-state airline — Xiamen Airlines connects southeastern China’s Fujian province to domestic Chinese cities, Southeast Asia, and international destinations including select US routes via transpacific codeshares.
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About the Airline

Xiamen Airlines — Airline Overview

Xiamen Airlines (廈門航空) is China’s oldest non-state airline — founded in 1984 as a joint venture between China Southern Airlines and Fujian Province, it has grown to operate approximately 200 aircraft (primarily Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner) to 120+ domestic and international destinations. Xiamen Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Southern Airlines and participates in SkyTeam through its parent. The airline is the dominant carrier at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Fujian Province and operates significant service to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia), the US West Coast (LAX via transpacific routes), and Australian cities. Xiamen is particularly significant for its extraordinary service to the Fujian diaspora communities in Southeast Asia and North America.

✈ Quick Facts

IATA Code

MF

ICAO Code

CXA

Headquarters

Xiamen, Fujian, China

Hub Airport(s)
Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN) / Fuzhou Changle (FOC)
Cabin Classes

Xiamen Airlines Cabin Classes & Seating

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Business Class (公务舱)
Xiamen Airlines’ long-haul Business Class on 787 Dreamliner aircraft — a fully lie-flat seat in 1-2-1 configuration with direct aisle access, enhanced meal service, priority boarding, and Sky Pearl Club lounge access. Competitive with other Chinese carrier long-haul business products.
Economy Plus (经济舱精选)
Extra legroom economy seats at the front of the economy cabin — additional legroom (34–36″ pitch), priority boarding, and enhanced meal selection on selected routes.
Economy Class (经济舱)
Standard economy class with 30–31″ pitch on narrow-body aircraft and 31–32″ on 787 Dreamliners. In-seat entertainment on international routes, complimentary meals on medium and long-haul services.
Historical Routes

Xiamen Airlines Routes — Popular Flights

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FromToFrequencyFlight Code
Xiamen (XMN)Los Angeles (LAX)3–4x weekly (787 Dreamliner)MF 831/832
Xiamen (XMN)Bangkok (BKK)DailyMF 855
Xiamen (XMN)Tokyo Narita (NRT)Multiple weeklyMF 891
Xiamen (XMN)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Multiple weeklyMF 841
Fuzhou (FOC)Bangkok (BKK)Multiple weeklyMF domestic+intl
Xiamen (XMN)Sydney (SYD)Multiple weekly (787)MF 871

Expert Tips

Xiamen Airlines — Booking Tips & Insider Advice

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Xiamen → LAX Nonstop on 787 Dreamliner

Xiamen Airlines operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights nonstop between Xiamen (XMN) and Los Angeles (LAX) approximately 3–4 times weekly. This is one of the few direct routes from a non-gateway Chinese city (i.e., not Beijing or Shanghai) to the US West Coast, serving Fujian province’s large diaspora community in California. Total flight time is approximately 12–13 hours westbound.

Phoenix Miles — Earn via China Southern SkyTeam Partners

Xiamen Airlines uses China Southern’s Phoenix Miles frequent flyer program, which participates in SkyTeam. US travelers can credit Xiamen Airlines flights to Delta SkyMiles (via SkyTeam partnership) or to China Southern Phoenix Miles. Award redemptions on Xiamen Airlines are available through Phoenix Miles and SkyTeam partner programs.

Book via China Southern for Codeshare Connections

Xiamen Airlines codeshares extensively with China Southern, allowing seamless bookings from US cities via LAX or through Chinese domestic connections to XMN. US travelers connecting from LAX to Xiamen (for onward travel to other Fujian cities or Southeast Asia) can book through-tickets on the China Southern/Xiamen Airlines partnership.

Note: VPN Required for Chinese Internet Services

Like all flights into mainland China, traveling to Xiamen requires awareness of China’s internet restrictions — Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most Western apps are blocked. Download a reliable VPN before departure; it cannot be downloaded from within China. WeChat (for messaging), Didi (taxis), and Alipay (mobile payments) are the essential apps for navigating Xiamen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Xiamen Airlines operates nonstop Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Xiamen (XMN) and Los Angeles (LAX) approximately 3–4 times weekly. This is one of China's few direct transpacific routes from a non-gateway city.
Xiamen Airlines participates in SkyTeam through its parent company, China Southern Airlines. Passengers can earn and redeem SkyTeam miles (including Delta SkyMiles) on Xiamen Airlines flights.
Xiamen Airlines operates a primarily Boeing fleet — Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8, and Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners on long-haul international routes. The airline is distinctive among Chinese carriers for its all-Boeing fleet.
Xiamen Airlines uses China Southern's Phoenix Miles program. Members earn Phoenix Miles on Xiamen Airlines flights and can redeem for award flights on Xiamen Airlines, China Southern, and SkyTeam partner carriers including Delta Air Lines.
Xiamen Airlines has received consistently strong customer satisfaction ratings among Chinese carriers, with a 4-star Skytrax rating and particular recognition for its onboard service and punctuality record. The airline consistently ranks above the Chinese carrier average for service quality.
Xiamen Airlines operates nonstop Boeing 787 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen (XMN) approximately 3–4 times weekly — check the current Xiamen Airlines schedule for departure days. The flight takes approximately 14–15 hours eastbound (LAX to XMN) and 12–13 hours westbound.

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