Travelling from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is 11 hours behind Nairobi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to YVR, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to YVR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
NBO is about 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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When it comes to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to YVR flight:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is roughly 11 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport is R 12,145. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,663. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Nairobi to YVR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Visit Vancouver in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Nairobi to YVR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Vancouver International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are leading attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another standout destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No trip is complete without a visit to Valleyview Nature Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Clearwater Lakes.
