Flying from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to PPS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
72% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
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 driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to PPS flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 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.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from YXX reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 68% of the time.
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PPS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Puerto Princesa International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Princesa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
Central Puerto Princesa is around 8 kilometres from Puerto Princesa International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport is R 7,811. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,524. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to PPS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
January is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). Visit Puerto Princesa in October if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Vancouver to PPS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Puerto Princesa, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Princesa
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Puerto Princesa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Dos Palmas, Firefly Watching and Tubbataha Management Office are top sights which should be on every Puerto Princesa itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Make your way 193 kilometres southwest from Puerto Princesa and you'll be in Rio Tuba, another well-known stop in the Philippines. Don't leave without experiencing Sto. Niño Quasi-Parish Church and Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus.
