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XMN Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (IATA: XMN, ICAO:ZSAM) is located in the the city of Xiamen, China. It is the primary international airport serving Xiamen and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

XMN

ICAO Code

ZSAM

Name

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

China (CN)

City

Xiamen

Latitude

24.5440006

Longitude

118.1279984

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

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Airport Overview

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) · Xiamen, Fujian, China

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is an international passenger and cargo gateway serving Xiamen and the coastal manufacturing belt of Fujian Province. Its location supports export flows from electronics, electrical equipment, footwear, garments, machinery, food products and other time-sensitive commercial goods. For international freight, the airport is generally used as a direct origin point where suitable capacity is available, or as a regional airfreight gateway connected through mainland China and overseas hubs. Our service team can review the cargo profile, customs status, airline acceptance conditions and available routing before confirming an uplift plan. Actual cargo-terminal handling, cut-off times, carrier allocation and destination connectivity must be confirmed against the shipment date.

Airport name	Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAO	XMN / ZSAM
Location	Xiamen, Fujian, China
Coordinates	24.5440006, 118.1279984
Time zone	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

International gateway Fujian coastal manufacturing base Passenger-belly and freighter planning Export documentation sensitive

Suitable for export cargo originating in Xiamen and nearby Fujian industrial clusters, subject to airline capacity and acceptance.
Routing may combine local uplift with a mainland or overseas hub connection when direct capacity, destination coverage or cargo-specific handling is limited.
Shipment planning should distinguish ordinary cargo from lithium batteries, dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products, oversized pieces and other restricted commodities.
For urgent or high-value cargo, our service team checks booking status, warehouse receiving requirements, security screening and document readiness before arranging delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo handling is arranged through the airport’s designated cargo and ground-handling arrangements. The exact operator, acceptance window, storage availability and service scope vary by airline, route and commodity; our service team confirms these conditions before cargo dispatch.

Export acceptance

Booking confirmation, shipper documents, cargo weighing, security screening and airline acceptance are coordinated according to the selected carrier’s procedures.

General cargo handling

Cartons, pallets and built-up units can be planned according to aircraft loading limits, packaging condition, dimensions and the carrier’s unit-load-device requirements.

Special cargo review

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive shipments, live animals and other controlled commodities require advance acceptance and commodity-specific documents.

Customs and bonded procedures

Export declaration, bonded movement, inspection and release arrangements depend on the cargo status, trade mode, customs filing and the applicable local process.

Cold-chain coordination

For pharmaceuticals, biological materials or perishables, our team requests temperature range, packaging validation, handling instructions and available cool-storage arrangements before booking.

Pickup and delivery

Trucking is scheduled against warehouse receiving rules, security requirements, vehicle access restrictions and the confirmed cargo handover point.

Routes & Transit Times

Common planning patterns include international uplift from Xiamen where suitable capacity exists, or connections through major mainland China and overseas air-cargo hubs.
Carrier selection is matched to destination, commodity, piece dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date and acceptance restrictions; available airlines and flight schedules must be confirmed at booking.
Transit performance may be affected by aircraft capacity, transfer-point handling, customs inspection, security screening, weather, public holidays, irregular operations and destination clearance.
Our service team provides a routing quotation and an estimated transit window only after checking the live schedule, booking status and cargo acceptance requirements. No fixed transit time should be assumed before uplift is confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland

Our planning focus is Xiamen and the wider Fujian coastal manufacturing and trading area, with inland collection arranged only after road distance, customs location and delivery deadlines are reviewed.

Electronics and electrical goods

These shipments often require careful battery screening, model and specification checks, anti-static protection and accurate commercial descriptions.

Footwear, garments and consumer products

Time-sensitive export orders benefit from early booking, stable carton dimensions, accurate packing lists and delivery before the carrier’s warehouse cut-off.

Machinery and industrial parts

Oversized or heavy pieces require dimensional drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points, packaging photographs and aircraft compatibility review.

Perishables and healthcare cargo

Fresh products and healthcare shipments require advance confirmation of temperature control, shelf life, packaging, documentation and destination import conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo acceptance and warehouse cut-off times can differ by flight, commodity and handling agent. Our service team obtains the live cut-off before arranging trucking; delivery after the cut-off may move to a later flight.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, net quantity, battery test information and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Undeclared or inaccurately described regulated cargo may be refused.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: State the required temperature range, handling limits, packaging type and monitoring method. A standard booking must not be treated as a validated cold-chain solution without carrier confirmation.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration information, consignee details and any required permits must be consistent. Customs inspection, security screening or document correction can delay release and transfer.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the destination airport, commodity description, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight estimate, ready date and required delivery date before requesting a quotation.
Share photographs and technical documents for batteries, chemicals, machinery, liquids, powders, medical products or unusually packed cargo so that acceptance can be screened before pickup.
Use export-grade packaging with adequate corner protection, moisture control, pallet stability and readable marks. Ensure the physical cargo matches the invoice, packing list and booking data.
If direct uplift is unavailable or unsuitable, ask our service team to compare a hub connection, alternative mainland gateway or multimodal backup after reviewing customs and trucking implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport handle international export cargo?: International export handling is possible subject to the selected airline, destination, cargo type, customs status, security screening and available capacity. Our service team verifies acceptance before dispatch.

How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?: There is no single cut-off for every shipment. The applicable receiving deadline depends on the flight, carrier, handling agent and commodity. We confirm the operational cut-off and recommend a buffer for trucking, weighing, screening and document correction.

Can lithium-battery products be shipped through Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport?: Possibly, but acceptance depends on battery type, configuration, state of charge, packing method, test documentation, marking, labeling and the airline’s current policy. Cargo should not be delivered until the regulated-cargo review is approved.

Is temperature-controlled handling available for pharmaceutical or perishable cargo?: Temperature-sensitive handling may be arranged through suitable carrier and ground-handling services, but capacity, storage conditions and transfer protection must be confirmed for the specific shipment and routing.

What happens if customs selects the shipment for inspection?: The shipment may require additional documentation, physical presentation or clarification before release. Our service team coordinates with the shipper, customs broker, carrier and trucker, while the final timing remains subject to the authorities and the completeness of the documents.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, province, country and time-zone fields are based on the supplied airport dataset. Operational statements are presented as qualified logistics guidance and require confirmation against the shipment date, airline, handling agent and applicable authorities.

Regulatory and industry reference domains for verification include caac.gov.cn, customs.gov.cn, iata.org and icao.int. These references do not replace live confirmation of airline schedules, cargo acceptance, customs release or handling availability.