Travelling from Inverness Airport (INV) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Inverness Airport is located in Inverness. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is seven hours behind Inverness.
To avoid rushing for your INV to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from INV to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
INV is about 13 kilometres from central Inverness. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to INV? If you're boarding an early flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
65.54% of flights leaving from Inverness Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Inverness Airport (INV) to Vancouver
Rs109,837 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Inverness Airport to Vancouver flight. A return flight ticket starts at Rs240,183. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from INV to Vancouver. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from INV to Vancouver can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is about 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 15 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your INV to Vancouver flight at one of these well-located options:
In general, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Get settled at one of these options after your INV to Vancouver flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are some companies you can book with.
If you're searching for a specific make or model, book your ride from YXX about one week before your flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Vancouver in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Book an Inverness Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from INV to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Inverness Airport to Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are major attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its top sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
