Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Chandigarh.
Your IXC to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the IXC to YVR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, 525 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.174 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXC to YVR, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXC to YVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
When it comes to Chandigarh Airport's on-time performance, 76.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chandigarh Airport from central Chandigarh, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IXC:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Travel at your own speed with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Chandigarh Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXC to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.