Flying from Milan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 8 hours behind Milan. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to YVR, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Milan to YVR with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MXP and YVR include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From central Milan, MXP is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milan to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 58 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to YVR, chill out in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Vancouver International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
For a one-way ticket from Milan to Vancouver International Airport, 264 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from 460 €. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from Milan to YVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Milan to Vancouver International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Milan to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Milan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest time to travel to Vancouver. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Vancouver International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Milan to YVR, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Milan to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Vancouver International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are top attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
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