Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is 13 hours behind Almaty and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ALA to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ALA and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 10,738. A round-trip fare right now is R 16,864. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALA to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the departures from Almaty Airport, 61.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near YVR:
Go where the road takes you with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
