Travelling from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). Explore the options for setting off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH), two of the city's main airports.
The timezone in Fort Mcmurray is UTC-6, which is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver. Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray.
Your flight from Vancouver to YMM won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Vancouver to YMM? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Get off your flight from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option that's not too far from YMM, check out TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort McMurray.
Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
Fort McMurray International Airport to central Fort Mcmurray takes about 17 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
Rs31,878 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport. Return flights start from Rs64,009. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Vancouver to YMM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Fort Mcmurray in May when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to YMM, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Fort Mcmurray, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -24ºC and -6ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort Mcmurray
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Fort Mcmurray right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport:
Oil Sands Discovery Centre and Jina Burn Memorial Chess Park are a couple of major attractions to add to your Fort Mcmurray travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to All Saints Anglican Church of Canada.
Complete your Fort Mcmurray trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Fort McMurray International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Fort Mcmurray. Explore the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
