Travelling from Frankfurt to Victoria: what you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Victoria leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Come in for landing at Victoria's primary gateway, Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Victoria is nine hours behind Frankfurt and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your Frankfurt to Victoria flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Victoria
To pick up cheap Frankfurt to Victoria flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Frankfurt to Victoria flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Victoria? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYJ if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Victoria. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Victoria and beyond.
Booking your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Following your flight from Frankfurt to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Victoria, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Victoria based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to Victoria tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Victoria, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, popular attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Canada, head for Surrey, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are highlights.