Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your YVR to LCY flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London City Airport (LCY)
Currently, 264 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to London City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 577 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to LCY, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to London City Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to LCY.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
If you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to London City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LCY:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar to explore London and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from London City Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to London City Airport is February, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to London City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to LCY in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.