Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 15 hours 50 minutes.
Vancouver is 11 hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DXB to YVR flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Among carriers operating DXB to YVR flights, Air Canada leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and YVR:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, R 7,760 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,174. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights departing from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to YVR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its popular sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.