Travelling from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik Airport (KEF), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport flight.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind Reykjavik. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
You can pick from 5 direct services every week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the busiest route, with Icelandair offering a 10:15am departure from KEF to YVR.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Reykjavik to YVR.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
You can book a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Keflavik Airport (KEF).
When departing from KEF, you can catch a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport with Icelandair.
Icelandair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KEF to YVR.
Among carriers operating on this route, Icelandair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to YVR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Keflavik Airport (KEF). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Keflavik Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
66% of flights that take off from Keflavik Airport land at their destination on time.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
You can arrive at RKV from the centre of Reykjavik in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to YVR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Reykjavik Airport:
Reykjavik Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near YVR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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 top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
The centre of 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 your trip.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, R 4,481 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,756. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Reykjavik to YVR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring cheap Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Visit Vancouver in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Reykjavik to YVR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
December has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Canada, head for Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. Valleyview Nature Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Clearwater Lakes are highlights.
