Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver seven hours behind Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and YVR:
Calgary International Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, 208 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 446 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to YVR, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to YVR.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key highlights.