Flying from London to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind London. Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from London to YYJ.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to YYJ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Victoria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Victoria International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and YYJ:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YYJ flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Victoria International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that rate is 65%.
About Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Victoria International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Victoria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Victoria International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
Victoria International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Victoria. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Right now, Rs101,388 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Victoria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs207,578. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to YYJ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Victoria International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to YYJ.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Victoria International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Victoria based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Book your London to YYJ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Victoria International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from London to Victoria International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Victoria when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Prince of Whales Whale Watching followed by Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Abbotsford is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Victoria. Around 97 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Tanglebank Gardens, EcoDairy and Ripples Winery.
If you want to check out another side of Canada, head for Coquitlam, roughly 88 kilometres northeast of Victoria. Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games are key reasons to visit.