Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 8 hours behind Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from PRG to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PRG to Vancouver. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you have a passport from Czechia, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Prague, PRG can be reached in about 32 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near PRG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Vancouver
ر.ق. 860 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,803. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PRG to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
After your flight from PRG to Vancouver, unwind at a hotel close to CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vancouver, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before you book a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Vancouver, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from PRG to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Science World.
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