Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 9 hours 20 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
You can choose from 19 weekly Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 16:35 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to LHR 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 August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air Canada has direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates YVR to LHR flights, with 76.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
227 € is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at 535 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to LHR, book your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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 there's a new deal on cheap flights from YVR to LHR.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to LHR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.