SkyTeam member Xiamen Airlines is offering a deal from Amsterdam to South East Asia, starting as little as €482 to Manila. This deal includes a 23kg checked bag. The only caveat is that, in order to get the best price, you will have to spend at least one long layover in Xiamen. Luckily, the city is regarded as one of the most beautiful in China. Departures are available from February to June 2025.
You can reach the following destinations in South East Asia for less than €550:
- Manila, Philippines at €482
- Penang, Malaysia at €488
- Bangkok, Thailand at €495
- Jakarta, Indonesia at €495
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia at €502
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at €506
- Hanoi, Vietnam at €516
- Singapore at €523
- Bali, Indonesia at €539
If you are interested in visiting China, Xiamen is also offering flights to China starting as low as €411 to Shanghai.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to Xiamen Airlines or check what OTAs have to offer.
First, you will fly from Amsterdam to Xiamen on a Xiamen Airlines Boeing 787 with a 3-3-3 cabin configuration. You will then continue to your final destination, where the majority of the flights will be operated by Boeing 737s with a 3-3 cabin configuration. While the long-haul planes offer personal entertainment and power outlets at every seat, you can’t expect these amenities on the shorter flights.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on February 10, 2025. A maximum stay of three months applies. Departures are available from February to June 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Xiamen Airlines’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class S. Points can only be obtained through the Xiamen Airlines’ own loyalty program.
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