Travelling from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Durham Tees Valley Airport is located in Durham. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to MME. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early 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 you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
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 about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to MME flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from YXX reach their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MME and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Durham Tees Valley Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Routes Car Rentals and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport flight.
Getting from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to central Durham
Durham Tees Valley Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Durham. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport is R 4,696. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,792. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to MME. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME). Plan your visit to Durham in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your Vancouver to MME plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Durham right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Durham Tees Valley Airport:
Your trip to Durham should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Glasgow is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.