Flying from London to Vancouver: what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Vancouver, you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Vancouver has a variety of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Vancouver flight.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 17 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from London to Vancouver is with British Airways at 17:40. Choose the first LHR to YVR departure with Air Canada at 13:00 to maximise your time in Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your London to Vancouver flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vancouver
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Vancouver flights.
June is the best month for landing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from London to Vancouver. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Vancouver, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Travel from LHR to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one continuous trip.
British Airways is a leading airline that offers direct London to Vancouver plane tickets leaving from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Vancouver flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Vancouver departing London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop services from LGW will get you to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
British Airways offers direct London to Vancouver plane tickets from LGW. Book your preferred window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Vancouver flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Vancouver? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a ticket from London to Vancouver out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and Vancouver are:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Vancouver flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Get on the fast track to 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 lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 0.80 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from London to Vancouver, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 15 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from London to Vancouver:
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from London to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get there in a car.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes using public transport.
Choose a hotel near YXX and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you have a late London to Vancouver flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options offer convenience when you need it most:
Be in control of the next part of your trip by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are dependable companies for booking.
If you're searching for a specific make or model, book your ride from YXX about one week ahead of your flight from London to Vancouver. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London to Vancouver. August is the most popular month to travel to Vancouver. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your London to Vancouver ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Vancouver, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are top attractions which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
