Flying from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from here.
Vancouver is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Colombo to YVR. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to YVR flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Colombo to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport is 498 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.089 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
Book a Colombo to YVR plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Vancouver International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall are leading attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its popular sights. From Lake Okanagan to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver, Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes.