Xiamen to Ottawa (XMN–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 18h 17m UA → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 10m MF → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 26h 50m MF → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
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Xiamen to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

While no nonstop service exists between XMN and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ORD ~18h 17m YVR ~19h 10m CDG ~26h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
XMN → YOW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
YOW → XMN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Ottawa is 12 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 AM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. Apply online through the IRCC portal or at a Canada Visa Application Centre (VAC) in China. The application fee is CAD 100 per person. Processing times vary by location but typically run 20 to 40 business days from Beijing or Shanghai.

You will need a completed application form, digital photo, passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of funds, travel itinerary, and ties to China (employment letter, property ownership, family). Bank statements covering the last 4 months are expected. Biometrics collection at a VAC is mandatory and costs an additional CAD 85.

Canada issues single-entry and multiple-entry visas. Most applicants now receive a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years, tied to passport expiry. Each stay is limited to 6 months.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver and Charles de Gaulle.
Ottawa is 12 hours behind Xiamen.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.