Travelling from London to Vancouver: what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Vancouver. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Vancouver has a number of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
A direct flight from London to Vancouver takes an average of 9 hours 46 minutes. The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, making it 7 hours behind London.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from London to Vancouver with Air Canada at 13:00. If you're keen to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from LHR to YVR is with British Airways at 17:40.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to Vancouver, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in 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 wise move.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from London to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from London to Vancouver, they're available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless journey.
You'll find a direct flight from London to Vancouver with British Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from London to Vancouver that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can take a nonstop flight from London to Vancouver jetting out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Start your trip at LGW and hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
From LGW, direct flights from London to Vancouver are offered by British Airways.
Split up your flight from London to Vancouver with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Heathrow Airport and Vancouver are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Vancouver? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're taking a late flight from London to Vancouver. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Following your flight from London to Vancouver, allow for a drive time of approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 16 minutes.
After your flight from London to Vancouver, unwind at a hotel near CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vancouver
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Vancouver is ر.ق. 805. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,844. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from London to Vancouver, book your journey 10 months before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from London to Vancouver. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from London to Vancouver every day.
Use filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Vancouver, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Best time to go to Vancouver
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Vancouver, while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London to Vancouver for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Vancouver sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
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