Xiamen to Tainan flights
Tainan lies 273 km (170 mi) south-east of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Xiamen | Tainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XMN, 8 km out | TNN, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tainan
Crossing from China into Taiwan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TWD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Xiamen
Xiamen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 62 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 29 km).
Arriving in Tainan
Tainan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, 48 km), Penghu Magong Airport (MZG, 88 km), Chiayi Airport (CYI, 55 km), Taitung Airport (TTT, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | TNN | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,007 ft | 63 ft |
| Kaohsiung International Airport | KHH | 48 km (30 mi) | 10,335 ft | 31 ft |
| Penghu Magong Airport | MZG | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 103 ft |
| Chiayi Airport (regional) | CYI | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,007 ft | 85 ft |
| Taitung Airport (regional) | TTT | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,999 ft | 143 ft |
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Staying in Tainan
Our booking partner lists 874 places to stay in Tainan. Of the 495 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (350), and 7 are five-star. Across 306 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 246,591 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tainan from Xiamen?
273 km (170 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Xiamen.
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Tainan by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen and Tainan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xiamen to Tainan flights?
Typically Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN); Tainan also has KHH, MZG, CYI, TTT.
What currency do I need in Tainan?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in Tainan?
Our booking partner lists 874 places to stay in Tainan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.