Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN): what you need to know
Xiamen is 14 hours ahead of Calgary and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your YYC to XMN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
P30,580 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P75,868. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YYC to XMN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to Calgary International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near YYC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Calgary International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near XMN instead:
Go beyond Xiamen and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen
The street address for XMN is 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to the centre of Xiamen has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
The quietest month for a flight from Calgary International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Xiamen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Xiamen is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from YYC to XMN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Xiamen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 467 kilometres south-west of Xiamen, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 467 kilometres west of Xiamen, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.