Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (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 Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Amsterdam.
Choose from eight weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 12:50 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 15:20.
Leave enough time to make your AMS to YVR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a cinch with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport.
KLM is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for AMS to YVR flights is KLM.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and YVR include:
Calgary International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport flight is Rs79,513. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs145,939. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to YVR.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to YVR.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
