Flying from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
London has multiple airports where you can jet off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Book a direct flight from London to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 43 minutes.
Vancouver is 7 hours behind London. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with British Airways at 17:40. Opt for the first LHR to YVR departure with British Airways at 11:40 if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YVR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Vancouver International Airport with British Airways. This leading airline offers services from LHR.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to YVR departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Have an early flight from London to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When setting off from LGW, you'll have your pick of airlines that have direct flights from London to YVR. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from London to YVR? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Vancouver International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
For a one-way ticket from London to Vancouver International Airport, RM1,206 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from RM2,186. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
9 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from London to YVR.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from London to Vancouver International Airport, book your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from London to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Vancouver. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from London to YVR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
Travel in December if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Vancouver International Airport.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from London to Vancouver International Airport, 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 do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
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