Flying from Split Airport (SPU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Split and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, 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 board your SPU to YVR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SPU and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 6,902. A return ticket right now is R 13,812. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SPU to YVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Split Airport, 77.36% of flights complete their journey on time.
Split Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Split. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SPU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SPU to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its must-visit sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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.