Flying from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Vancouver is 8 hours behind Brussels. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to YVR, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Brussels to YVR leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
From central Brussels, BRU is around 14 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour and 37 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 56 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Brussels to YVR? Check in to a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Book a one-way ticket from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport from RM1,199 or travel return from just RM2,507. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from Brussels to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from Brussels to YVR every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest time to travel to Vancouver. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Vancouver. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Brussels to YVR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Vancouver International Airport, think about where you'll 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 know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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