Xiamen Hub
Ⅰ. Transfer Route Guidance
XIAMEN AIRPORT TERMINAL 3 TRANSFER GUIDE(Watch now)
1. International(Regional)-International(Regional)Transfer Flow
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Interline Ticket & Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the International Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – Entry Formalities (Customs & Immigration) – The International Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Go through the Outbound Customs & Immigration Inspection – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
【MF Flight -MF Flight, 24-HOUR INTERNATIONAL DIRECT TRANSFER PASSENGERS】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the “24-hour international direct transfer area” for checking– Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
2. International(Regional)-Domestic Transfer Flow
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Interline Ticket & Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the International Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – Entry Formalities (Customs & Immigration) – Waiting Area for through checked-in Passengers (waiting for the clearance of checked baggage) – Customs Inspection – The Domestic Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Non-Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the International Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – Entry Formalities (Customs & Immigration) – Claim checked baggage – Customs Inspection – Check-in at B-Counters on the Domestic Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
3. Domestic -International(Regional)Transfer Flow
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Interline Ticket & Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the Domestic Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – The International Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Go through the Outbound Customs Inspection – Re-print onward flight boarding pass at F-Counters on the International Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) [except for passenger transfer from PKX by MF flights]– Immigration Inspection – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Non-Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the Domestic Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – Claim checked baggage– The International Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Go through the Outbound Customs Inspection – Check-in at F-Counters on the International Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR)– Immigration Inspection – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
4. Domestic -Domestic Transfer Flow
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Interline Ticket & Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Enter the Boarding Area – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
【MF Flight -MF Flight, Non-Through Checked-in】
Get off the plane – Proceed to the Domestic Arrival Hall (1stFLOOR) – Claim checked baggage – Check-in at B-Counters on the Departure Hall (2nd FLOOR) – Security Check – Proceed to the corresponding boarding gate – Wait for boarding
Ⅱ. Transfer Service
1. Applicable provisions and the corresponding explanation
Transfer passengers meeting the following conditions are eligible for Xiamen Airlines interline transfer services:
1.1Passengers with a interline ticket, where all segments are operated by Xiamen Airlines, Hebei Airlines, or Jiangxi Air, including code-share flights between Xiamen Airlines and Hebei Airlines, or between Xiamen Airlines and Jiangxi Air, are eligible for this service. This does not apply to other code-share flights.
1.2Passengers certified by Xiamen Airlines to have self-care ability are eligible for this service. The interline transfer service is not available to minors/seniors unaccompanied by adults or other passengers requiring special services. Miners under the age of 16 shall apply for the interline transfer service accompanied by adult relatives.
2. Through Check-in Service Provided At Xiamen Airport
* International Through Checked passengers shall read the policies and rules of China Customs and Security and sign the letter of authorization printed on the baggage tag before checking in baggage at the departing airport. Xiamen Airlines own the right to cooperate with China Customs or Security to implement the open-package inspection without passengers’ presence.
【Domestic -Domestic】
Beijing Daxing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Guiyang, Guilin, Harbin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Hengyang, Jinan, Kunming, Lanzhou, Liuzhou, Luzhou, Mianyang, Nanjing, Nanning, Nanchong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shenyang, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Urumqi, Wutaishan, Wuyishan, Xi’an, Xining, Yinchuan, Yuncheng, Zhengzhou, Zhongwei, Zhoushan, Zhuhai, Sanya.
Passengers departing from the above domestic airports and transiting in Xiamen on the same day on Xiamen Airlines' actual domestic flights are eligible for the “One-Ticket-Through and Through-Check of Baggage” service. Passengers who have processed the corresponding domestic through-ticket service will not need to leave the domestic sterile area upon arrival in Xiamen and can proceed directly to the boarding gate for their connecting flight to wait for boarding.
【Domestic -International(Regional)】
Changchun, Chongqing, Changsha, Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Harbin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Nanning, Tsingtao, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shenyang, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi’an, Xining, Yinchuan, Zhengzhou(Operated by Xiamen Airlines), Chengdu, Ningbo, Guilin, Liuzhou, Lanzhou, Urumqi, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen、Zhoushan, Nanchong, Mianyang, Wuyishan, Lianyungang, Zhuhai, Yuncheng, Guiyang, Zhongwei, Guyuan, Nantong, Wuxi,Yan'an,Hengyang, Shijiazhuang(Operated by Hebei Airlines), Nanchang(Operated by Jiangxi Air).
From stations listed above, transferring to MF international flights on the same day as your arrival date or the next day via XIAMEN, baggage through check-in service could be provided. You could check your baggage to final destination and re-print your onward international boarding pass at F-Counters at Xiamen.
Beijing Daxing,Shanghai Hongqiao
From stations listed above, transferring to MF international flights on the same day as your arrival date or the next day via XIAMEN, through check-in service could be provided. You could print your onward international flight board pass and check your baggage to the final destination, and undergo border check procedures within the period noticed on the back of boarding pass.
【International(Regional)- International(Regional)】
Amsterdam, Bali, Bangkok, Doha, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Inchon, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, Macao, Male, Manila, Melbourne, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Rangoon, Sabah, Siem Reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei Songshan, Taipei Taoyuan, Tokyo, Vancouver.
From stations listed above, transferring to MF international flights on the same day as your arrival date via XIAMEN, through checked-in service could be provided. You could print your onward flight board pass and check your baggage to the final destination.
If you do not need to apply for transfer lounge or hotel, you could proceed to the “24-hour international direct transfer area” for checking as getting off the plane, and then wait for boarding at the corresponding gate.
【International(Regional)- Domestic】
Amsterdam, Bali, Bangkok, Doha, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Inchon, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, Macao, Male, Manila, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Rangoon, Sabah, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei Songshan, Taipei Taoyuan, Tokyo, Vancouver.
The through check-in service is available to passengers departing from the above-listed airports and transferring on the same day to domestic flights operated by Xiamen Airlines, Hebei Airlines, or Jiangxi Air. Passengers can collect their boarding passes and baggage tags for the connecting flights at the departure airport. Upon arrival in Xiamen, they don’t need to reclaim luggage or recheck in.
Melbourne, Sydney.
The through check-in service is available to passengers departing from the above-listed airports and transferring on the same day or the following day to domestic flights operated by Xiamen Airlines, Hebei Airlines, or Jiangxi Air. Passengers can collect their boarding passes and baggage tags for the connecting flights at the departure airport. Upon arrival in Xiamen, they don’t need to reclaim luggage or recheck in.
* International Through Checked passengers shall read the policies and rules of China Customs and Security and sign the letter of authorization printed on the baggage tag or “Transfer Baggage Full Entrustment Processing Agreement” before checking in baggage at the departing airport. Xiamen Airlines own the right to cooperate with China Customs or Security to implement the open-package inspection without passengers' presence.
3. Transfer Service Products (CLICK FOR DETAILS)
3.1 Transfer Accommodation
3.2 Transfer Lounge
4. Transfer Service Counters
4.1 Domestic transfer counter on departure floor: next to Gate 6
4.2 Transfer service counter: opposite the gate 7 on Arrival Hall, TEL: +86-592-2226666
4.3 Transfer service products counter: opposite the gate 7 on Arrival Hall, TEL: +86-592-5710109
5. Warm Tips
5.1 Please prepare all the documents or materials according to the requirement of your destination countries in advance. Travel Document Pre-check is available after issuing your MF international flight ticket.
5.2 Minimum Connecting Time for Xiamen Airline at Xiamen Airport
Transfer Flow | International(Regional)- International(Regional) | International(Regional)- Domestic | Domestic -International(Regional) | Domestic -Domestic |
The minimum connection time | 120Min | 120Min | 90Min | 60Min |
5.3 Closure time for Check-in
Domestic Flight: 30 minutes prior to the departure time.
International(Regional)Flight: 45 minutes prior to the departure time.
Ⅲ. Misconnection Service
1. Irregular operation ticket change
1.1 Hotline: +86-592-2226666
1.2 WeChat mini-program:Xiamen Airline - Flight Irregularities
2. Irregular operation accommodation
Xiamen Airlines could provide free accommodation service when passengers misconnect due to airline operation and the connecting flight be changed to the next day, but transportation between airport and hotel need to be covered by passenger.