Flying from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT): What you need to know
Greater Natal International Airport is located in Natal. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is five hours ahead of Vancouver.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Vancouver to NAT.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
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Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of YXX is 68%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
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Grab a Greater Natal International Airport rental car and explore Natal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and National are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport flight.
Getting from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to central Natal
Central Natal is around 40 kilometres from Greater Natal International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
R 9,500 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport. A return flight starts from R 20,869. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to NAT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT). January is the busiest month to visit Natal. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
The warmest month in Natal is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to NAT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Greater Natal International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Natal
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Ponta Negra Beach and Morro do Careca beach are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Natal travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Praia do Forte.
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You've done Natal, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 257 kilometres south to Recife to check off its popular sights. From Convent of Sao Francisco to Jardim Botânico and Jungle and Sea, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
