Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 13 hours 20 minutes.
Xiamen is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your YVR to XMN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Xiamen Airlines is your gateway to exploring Xiamen (and maybe even some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Xiamen Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for YVR to XMN flights is Xiamen Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
373 € is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Return flights start from 759 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from YVR to XMN by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
If you're coming in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near XMN:
Travel where the road takes you with a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Xiamen's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
From Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Xiamen. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Xiamen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to XMN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Xiamen has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.