Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Frankfurt.
Choose from 18 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Condor operates the last service of the day at 14:40.
Your FRA to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so getting to Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FRA to YVR flights is Air Canada.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect '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 FRA and YVR:
Edmonton International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 6,455. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,203. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from FRA to YVR, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to YVR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to FRA:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.
