Travelling from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport (VLI): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport (VLI), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Port Vila is 18 hours ahead of Vancouver. Bauerfield Airport is located in Port Vila, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to VLI.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to VLI flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near VLI and hit the lights earlier:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
At the moment, 519 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 904 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to VLI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport (VLI). June is the busiest month to travel to Port Vila. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Port Vila is February, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Vancouver to VLI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
August has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Port Vila
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Port Vila right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Bauerfield Airport:
Sunset Beach Scenic Spot and Chief Roi Mata's Domain are just two of the top attractions to put on your Port Vila travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Vanuatu Cultural Centre.
Explore more of Vanuatu
You've done Port Vila, now it's time to discover other corners of Vanuatu. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Luganville to tick off its top attractions. From SS President Coolidge to South PacificWWII Museum and Magical Water Music Experience, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Any trip to Vanuatu wouldn't feel complete without exploring Loounapkiko. Giant Banyan Tree is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 225 kilometres south-east of Port Vila.
