Flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Nanaimo's main airports, Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) or Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from either of these.
Around 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport flight.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Nanaimo. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
The most popular route is from Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with 17 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from ZNA to YVR is the 7:55am Harbour Air service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 5:45pm with Harbour Air.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nanaimo to YVR, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA)
Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport with Harbour Air. This well-known airline offers services from ZNA.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Harbour Air between ZNA and YVR.
The journey from central Nanaimo to ZNA takes about 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 0.48 kilometres in 0 hours or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
You can book a direct Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flight ticket out of Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Decide if leaving from YCD is a better fit for your trip.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Nanaimo to YVR out of YCD. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the YCD to YVR route, Air Canada is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Air Canada has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Nanaimo Airport and Vancouver International Airport.
YCD is about 18 kilometres from central Nanaimo. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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74.87% of all departures from Nanaimo Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport is Rs7,746. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs17,936. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest month for flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Nanaimo to YVR flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
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Your Vancouver trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver, Kamloops is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes.
