Flying from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport takes on average 10 hours 42 minutes. The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Xiamen.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Vancouver (and discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with Xiamen Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Canada. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from XMN to YVR, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is R 8,874. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,690. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from XMN to YVR by booking 7 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
To reach Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport from central Xiamen, it takes around 21 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near XMN? If you're boarding an early flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
It takes roughly 33 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
When booking your flight from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from XMN to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
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Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
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