Vancouver to Xiamen (YVR–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 6,104 miles in approximately 13h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 3 | 789 | 13h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · XMN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Xiamen.
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.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
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.
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.
YVR–XMN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to XMN
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to XMN is about 13 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,104 miles (9,822 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Ninoy Aquino and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.