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Only XiamenAir operates flights between Xiamen and Melbourne Airport.

Flights from Xiamen to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

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 Xiamen to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $751 return via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared with $1,196 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Xiamen to Melbourne Airport most commonly pass through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Xiamen to Melbourne Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $751 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,262, a difference of $511. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Xiamen to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 07:33
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 07:38.

The flight takes about 9h 23m.

A direct flight from Xiamen to Melbourne Airport takes 9h 23m, covering 11,997 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $859 to $1,765. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Xiamen to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $562, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 34m, compared to 31h 29m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Melbourne Airport is 2 hours ahead of Xiamen (Eastern Australia Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Return flights from Xiamen to Melbourne Airport range from $964 to $1,223, with an average of $1,177 over the past 12 months. Anything below $964 counts as a good deal.