Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver is nine hours behind Amsterdam and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Every week, there are five Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 12:50 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 15:20 with KLM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Vancouver (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to YVR flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and YVR include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Calgary Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs112,838 is the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs175,093. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AMS to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AMS to YVR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading sights. From Green Timbers Urban Forest to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are among the biggest draws.
