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Only XiamenAir operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Xiamen.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £444 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £879 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by EVA Air and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Beijing Capital (PEK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £579 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £704, a difference of £125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen:

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 23:27
• Latest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 23:27.

The flight takes about 10h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of £657. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen takes 10h 52m, covering 6,001 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £409.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 02m, compared to 17h 20m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 17h 31m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Xiamen is 7 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xiamen range from £539 to £761, with an average of £657 over the past 12 months. Anything below £539 counts as a good deal.