Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Hamburg and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HAM to YVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HAM and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 5,695 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,940. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from HAM to YVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Hamburg Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to HAM:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Hamburg Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HAM to YVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.