Travelling from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Gothenburg is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Goteborg Landvetter Airport is located in Gothenburg, which is in the UTC+1 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 catch your flight from Vancouver to GOT.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to GOT flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GOT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Goteborg Landvetter Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Gothenburg and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport flight.
Getting from Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to central Gothenburg
Goteborg Landvetter Airport to the centre of Gothenburg is about 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Right now, R 4,399 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,279. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to GOT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT). June is the busiest month to travel to Gothenburg. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
When booking your Vancouver to GOT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Gothenburg, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Gothenburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gothenburg right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Goteborg Landvetter Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Gothenburg when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Southern Goteborg Archipelago followed by Liseberg Park and Goteborg Opera.
Explore more of Sweden
Helsingborg is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've seen Gothenburg. Around 177 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Sofiero farm, Sofiero Gard and Sofiero Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Sweden, consider Lund, about 225 kilometres south of Gothenburg. Lund Cathedral, Destress SPA and The Historical Museum are key reasons to visit.
