Flying from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA): What you need to know
L.F. Wade International Airport is located in Hamilton. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to BDA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to BDA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YXX land at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BDA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
R 5,504 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,796. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to BDA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA). Plan your visit to Hamilton in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Hamilton is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to BDA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hamilton
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hamilton right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to L.F. Wade International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity (Bermuda Cathedral), Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute and The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art are popular attractions which should be on every Hamilton itinerary.