Flying from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is one hour behind Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ZIH to Vancouver flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver ticket. Begin your trip at ZIH and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Look out for deals with Air Canada. This carrier has direct flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver.
To get to ZIH from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel close to ZIH? If you're catching an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
78.77% of flights that leave from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver flight is 226 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 447 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from ZIH to Vancouver, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from ZIH to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is about 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ZIH to Vancouver flight:
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from CXH ahead of time. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially when the airport is busy.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get to by car.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel near YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your ZIH to Vancouver flight:
Whether you'd like a zippy mini for a solo escape or a spacious SUV to fit the family, you'll find the perfect Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Browse the types of wheels available here from companies such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Get ahead of the game and reap the rewards. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver for the best rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Vancouver in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ZIH to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Vancouver, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Science World.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its leading sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
