Victoria to Xiamen (YYJ–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 1 hub
YVR Vancouver 17h 53m 4N8PAC MF Vancouver (YVR) to Xiamen flights
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Victoria to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+15h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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
YYJ → XMN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
XMN → YYJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYJ delays →

Other ways to reach Xiamen from Victoria

Nearby airports with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.
Metric YYJ→XMN YVR→XMN
Distance from YYJ 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 2
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YYJ with service to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Xiamen is 15 hours ahead of Victoria.
YYJ: PDT · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria, it's 9:00 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 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.

YYJ–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Xiamen route.
Route details
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYJ
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYJ to XMN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver.
Xiamen is 15 hours ahead of Victoria.
Nearby alternatives include YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).