Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to YVR start at 13:15 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The last departure is at 13:30 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ZRH to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Edelweiss Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs83,026 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs182,922. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to YVR by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 69.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to YVR in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among its highlights.
