Flying from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH): What you need to know
Friedrichshafen Airport is located in Friedrichshafen. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your flight from Vancouver to FDH won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
72% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to FDH flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their destination on schedule 68% of the time.
About Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FDH and turn in quicker:
Grab a Friedrichshafen Airport rental car and discover Friedrichshafen and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport flight.
Getting from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to central Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Friedrichshafen. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
Right now, R 12,863 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 17,414. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to FDH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
November is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Friedrichshafen based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Friedrichshafen is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to FDH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Friedrichshafen
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Friedrichshafen Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Friedrichshafen:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Friedrichshafen when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Bodensee followed by Zeppelin Museum and Erlöserkirche.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Friedrichshafen. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Oktoberfest Camping.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Stuttgart, about 129 kilometres north of Friedrichshafen. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
