Travelling from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC). Explore your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Tacloban is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. D. Z. Romualdez Airport is located in Tacloban, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to TAC.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Vancouver to TAC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central 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.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TAC instead:
Grab a D. Z. Romualdez Airport rental car and discover Tacloban and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Hertz and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
R 6,790 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport. A return flight starts at R 14,989. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to TAC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC)
July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC). Plan your visit to Tacloban in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Vancouver to TAC plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tacloban to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Tacloban
After booking your flight from Vancouver to D. Z. Romualdez Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tacloban:
San Juanico Bridge and Sto. Nino Church are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Tacloban must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Baywalk.
Explore more of the Philippines
Iloilo is just one of the many cities in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tacloban. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sunflower Garden, Molo Church and Iloilo Instagramma Walls.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Tacloban, Lapu-Lapu City is another essential stop in the Philippines. Start your sightseeing at Crimson Resort Garden, Mactan Scuba Dive Centre and Emerson's Beach Resort.
