How to find cheap flights to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Nanaimo Airport is 423 €. A round-trip plane ticket to YCD right now is 688 €.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Nanaimo, where Nanaimo Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider range of flight options.
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Best time to go to Nanaimo
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Nanaimo in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to YCD that suits your schedule and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to YCD. Visit then if you're eager to explore Nanaimo in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Nanaimo then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Nanaimo is warmest in August, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
With three days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Nanaimo.
November has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Travelling to Nanaimo Airport (YCD): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Nanaimo in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Nanaimo Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your YCD plane ticket with Air Canada. Up to 78% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
The local timezone at YCD is UTC-8.
If you've just touched down after a late or long flight to YCD, relax at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay. Kiwi Cove Lodge is another option close to Nanaimo Airport where you can catch some shut-eye.
Nanaimo Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This number measures how often departing flights from YCD touch down when expected.
Nanaimo Airport is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Getting to central Nanaimo from Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
YCD is located about 11 kilometres from central Nanaimo.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to YCD, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Nanaimo:
Nanaimo highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Nanaimo:
Newcastle Island Park: An ideal place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
Mt. Benson Regional Park: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 6 kilometres west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Nanaimo experience.
How to get to Vancouver from Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Headed to the nearby city of Vancouver? It's about 97 kilometres from YCD. Give yourself around 2 hours 50 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 10 hours 50 minutes to complete the journey.
Travelling from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Surrey
Surrey is located around 80 kilometres from Nanaimo Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
Canada has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Vancouver, located about 56 kilometres northeast of Nanaimo. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are just the start of its must-sees. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's nearest major airport.
Surrey fits right into any adventure through Canada. You'll find it around 80 kilometres east of Nanaimo. Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery rank among the top sights.
Or make your way to Victoria, about 80 kilometres southeast of Nanaimo. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are among the many reasons to go. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Victoria International Airport (YYJ).