Flights from Beijing to Xiamen

Beijing Capital International Airport

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Airport Parking and Ground Transportation

Those flying in and out of Beijing have many ground transportation options available to them. If you are flying out of Beijing and decide to drive to the airport, parking is available for $5 per hour or $50 for the entire day. The airport has six different shuttles that travel to various locations throughout the city. The Beijing Railway Station does not provide direct service to the airport, but you can catch an airport shuttle from the Beijing Railway Station. Public buses travel directly to and from the airport. If you are arriving in Beijing, you'll see airport shuttles, taxis and buses lined up outside of each gate once you claim your luggage. You can purchase ground transportation passes in advance on Orbitz.com, or you can use the website to rent a vehicle a discount price.

Airport Dining Facilities

Beijing Capital International Airport has a food service area that has a total of 72 dining facilities, including formal restaurants, fast food restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and ice cream shops. Prik Thai, Starbucks, Haagen-Dazs and McDonald's are just some of the places where you can grab a meal or snack. The food service area is known as the "global kitchen" because you'll be able to find foods from a variety of ethnicities. When you book cheap flights from Beijing on Orbitz.com, you'll be able to get the best rates on flights, leaving you with enough money to enjoy a great meal before departing.

Airports in Xiamen

When you travel by air, finding a bargain on plane tickets is important. Orbitz.com has the tools to help you locate cheap flights to Xiamen without wasting precious time and energy. The Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is the primary airport for the city of Xiamen, as well as the surrounding province of Fujian. The airport occupies the northern end of Xiamen Island about four miles from the city center. Major airlines that arrive at the airport include Air Macau, Air China, Cebu Pacific, Korean Air, KLM and SilkAir.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxis and shuttle buses are available at the exit of the arrival hall. Shuttles take passengers to nearby lodgings, and the trip into downtown Xiamen is about ten minutes when traffic is moving well.

Weather in Xiamen

Xiamen has a humid subtropical climate with distinct wet and dry periods. Winters are cool, with very little precipitation from October through January. Spring is the wettest season, and summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures averaging near 90 degrees. Typhoons from the Pacific Ocean sometimes strike the city during the late summer and fall months.

Things to Do in Xiamen

Natural beauty and historical relics make Xiamen a popular and rewarding destination. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the beaches and islands. The Nanputo Temple dates back to the Tang Dynasty and contains a large Buddhist library. Booking cheap flights to Xiamen on Orbitz.com allows you the free time to explore what this vibrant Chinese city has to offer.