Flying from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Book a direct Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 14 hours behind Bangkok. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
You can choose from 2 direct flights each week between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 7:35am departure from BKK to YVR.
Your flight from Bangkok to YVR won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart from this terminal.
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport jetting out of BKK.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BKK and YVR is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 73.17% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to YVR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and YVR include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to YVR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Pick up 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 best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport flight.
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.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport is 249 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 491 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Bangkok to YVR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Bangkok to YVR.
Save money on your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to YVR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
December has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Vancouver when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Stanley Park followed by Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes.