Montréal to Xiamen (YUL–XMN) — 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 7 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 38m A3ACAF MF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Xiamen flights
YVR Vancouver 20h 5m ACAIAV MF Vancouver (YVR) to Xiamen flights
NRT Narita 23h 13m AC JLMFNH Narita (NRT) to Xiamen flights
LAX Los Angeles 23h 29m ACNZSN MF Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen flights
AMS Amsterdam 28h 57m ACKL MF Amsterdam (AMS) to Xiamen flights
ICN Seoul 35h 30m AC KEMF Seoul (ICN) to Xiamen flights
SFO San Francisco ~21h 21m ACKOWNZ UA San Francisco (SFO) to Xiamen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Montréal to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+12h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
658
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → XMN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
XMN → YUL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Xiamen is 12 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Xiamen.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.

Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Getting from XMN

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.

Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Xiamen Climate

Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.

Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.

YUL–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Xiamen route.
Route details
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to XMN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Vancouver and Narita.
Xiamen is 12 hours ahead of Montréal.
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 Charles de Gaulle, Vancouver and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.