Flying from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 7 hours behind Aberdeen, where Aberdeen International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from ABZ to Vancouver.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from ABZ to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
ABZ is about 10 kilometres from central Aberdeen. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ABZ? If you've booked an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Vancouver
RM8,067 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,382. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABZ to Vancouver. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from ABZ to Vancouver every day.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 33 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near CXH. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from ABZ to Vancouver at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Vancouver, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ABZ to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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