Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Matecana International Airport (PEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Pereira is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to PEI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
At the moment, 299 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 701 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to PEI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from YVR to PEI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Consider booking a hotel close to PEI if you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Matecana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and discover more of Pereira and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Matecana International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
From Matecana International Airport, Pereira is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Pereira. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Matecana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Pereira, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to PEI in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No journey is complete without dropping by Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
