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Xiamen Gaoqi Airport (XMN) to the City
Xiamen Gaoqi Airport (T3/T4) to the city by airport express bus, BRT, city bus or taxi: where to board, ticket counters and an arrival-day checklist.
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Gaoqi Airport (XMN) has two terminals, T3 and T4
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) has two terminals, T3 and T4. There are four ways into the city: the airport express buses, BRT, city buses and taxis.
Our guide lists the travel time and fare for all four as "check official info". So this post does not give times or fares; it covers where to board and which direction each option goes.
A new airport, Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, is being built on Dadeng Island in Xiang'an district. Check whether your ticket shows Gaoqi (T3/T4).
Airport express buses: find the ticket counter first
Airport express bus ticket counters are opposite Door 9 in the T3 arrivals hall and at Door 7 and opposite Door 3 in the T4 arrivals hall. They are open 05:30–23:00 (times as posted at the counter).
Lines run towards the Ferry Terminal and towards Wucun Bus Station (the former island railway station). Lines to Jinjiang and Zhangzhou leave from the west side of the domestic arrivals hall.
Lines are subject to on-site dispatch. For questions, call the hotline 0592-5708275.
BRT and city buses: stops and line numbers
BRT lines Kuai 1 and Kuai 2 stop at Gaoqi T4 Terminal station, a short walk from T4. For T3, the guide describes changing at BRT Xianhou station to bus L19 and getting off at Gaoqi T3 Terminal.
City buses also serve the airport. For example, from Kaihe Road Junction stop near the Ferry Terminal, the Airport Line and bus 84 go to the T3 and T4 stops, and bus 27 to the T3 stop.
The guide describes these BRT and bus routes in the airport-bound direction. For the stop and direction into the city, and for real-time information, check with Xiamen Bus Group (0592-968828). Xiamen also has a metro; check the operator's official information for routes and fares.
Taxis: where the ranks are, and keep the receipt
Queue at the taxi rank by automatic Door 7 in the T3 arrivals hall or Door 3 in the T4 arrivals hall. Taxis are metered; check official information for fares.
Taxis to Quanzhou, Shishi and Zhangzhou leave from the west car park, about 120 m west of the T3 domestic arrivals hall.
Use licensed vehicles and keep your receipt. Showing your destination in Chinese helps. There is a 24-hour complaints line: 0592-5615610.
Heading towards the Ferry Terminal and on to Gulangyu
Gulangyu is an island south-west of Xiamen Island across the 600 m-wide Lujiang Strait, about 5 minutes by ferry. Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, the Piano Museum and the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall are all there.
One airport express bus line runs towards the Ferry Terminal. The night Gulangyu ferry runs from Hall 2 of the Xiamen Ferry Terminal to Sanqiutian Pier, 17:50–23:45 (from 18:50 in June to September). Daytime visitor routes leave from Dongdu Passenger Terminal and other piers; Dongdu–Sanqiutian sailings run 7:10–17:30 (until 18:30 from June to September).
From 12 October 2026, the approach bridge at the Xiamen Ferry Terminal is being rebuilt for about 40 days, so walking routes change. Work may run longer in bad weather; follow the signs and staff on site. Ferry tickets are sold under your real name, so bring your passport.
Arrival-day checklist
Run through these points before and after you land and the trip into town will be easier.
- Check that your ticket shows Gaoqi (T3/T4)
- Xiamen airport's one-stop service centre for foreign visitors helps with currency exchange, ATMs and setting up mobile payment (airport notice, February 2026)
- Note the airport express bus counter hours (05:30–23:00, as posted at the counter)
- Have your destination written in Chinese for the taxi
- If you plan to take the Gulangyu ferry, bring your passport (ticket, ID and passenger must match)
- Emergency numbers: police 110, fire 119, ambulance 120
- Check entry and visa requirements with official sources before you travel
At a glance
Our guide lists times and fares for all four options as "check official info". Compare where you board and where each option goes.
- Airport express buses: counters opposite Door 9 (T3 arrivals) and at Door 7 and opposite Door 3 (T4 arrivals), 05:30–23:00 (as posted at the counter), towards the Ferry Terminal and Wucun Bus Station, hotline 0592-5708275
- BRT: Kuai 1 and Kuai 2 stop at Gaoqi T4 Terminal station; for T3, change at Xianhou station to bus L19
- City buses: from Kaihe Road Junction stop, the Airport Line and bus 84 to T3 and T4, bus 27 to T3; real-time info 0592-968828
- Taxis: ranks by automatic Door 7 (T3 arrivals) and Door 3 (T4 arrivals), metered (check official info), complaints 0592-5615610
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FAQ
Where do I buy airport express bus tickets?
At the ticket counters opposite Door 9 in the T3 arrivals hall and at Door 7 and opposite Door 3 in the T4 arrivals hall. They are open 05:30–23:00 (as posted at the counter).
How much does it cost and how long does it take to reach the city?
Our guide lists the airport express buses, BRT, city buses and taxis all as "check official info". Taxis are metered.
How do I get to T3 by BRT on departure day?
Change at BRT Xianhou station to bus L19 and get off at Gaoqi T3 Terminal. BRT Kuai 1 and Kuai 2 stop at Gaoqi T4 Terminal station.
Could I land at Xiang'an airport instead?
Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport is being built on Dadeng Island in Xiang'an district. Check whether your ticket shows Gaoqi (T3/T4).
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