Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is ten hours behind Athens and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Your ATH to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ATH and YVR:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs106,091 is the best price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs167,834. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to YVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
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 Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in March.
When reserving your flight from Athens International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to YVR in February. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Victoria is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.