Travelling from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Nanaimo's main airports, Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) or Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) leaving from either of these.
Nanaimo and Victoria (where Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is located) share the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nanaimo to YWH, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA)
Located around 0.48 kilometres from central Nanaimo, ZNA can be reached in about 0 hours by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
You can get to YCD from central Nanaimo in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Kick your holiday off early by booking a night near Nanaimo Airport before your Nanaimo to YWH flight. Top stays include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay and Kiwi Cove Lodge.
74.87% of flights out of Nanaimo Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
If you have a late flight from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YWH:
Getting from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is about 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
R 2,670 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. A return flight starts at R 3,775. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Nanaimo to YWH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). July is the most popular month to visit Victoria. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Lock in a Nanaimo to YWH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Nanaimo to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Victoria when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Prince of Whales Whale Watching followed by Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 105 kilometres north-east to Abbotsford to check off its leading attractions. From Tanglebank Gardens to EcoDairy and Ripples Winery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coquitlam is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without a visit to Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games.
