Flying from Dusseldorf to Vancouver: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Dusseldorf. Check out your options departing from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN) when organising your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver.
Vancouver has a variety of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver eight hours behind Dusseldorf.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Dusseldorf to Vancouver flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Vancouver
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Dusseldorf to Vancouver flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
We make it a cinch to book a Dusseldorf to Vancouver flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dusseldorf International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights leaving Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% land on time at their destination.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
NRN is around 64 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver, unwind in one of these hotels near Weeze Airport:
Flights from Weeze Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.87% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 11 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver:
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from CXH ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when the airport is busy.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Hop off your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver and head directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by choosing a hotel near YXX after your Dusseldorf to Vancouver flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Start your travels without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted names here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver to access the best deals.
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Dusseldorf to Vancouver ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Vancouver 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.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Vancouver, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among the biggest draws.