Travelling from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to TIJ, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Vancouver to TIJ? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Book a hotel near TIJ if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 3 hours and 42 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Book a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport from R 3,313 or travel return from just R 7,615. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from Vancouver to TIJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Schedule your flight from Vancouver to TIJ for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Tijuana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tijuana right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Tijuana Airport:
Avenida Revolucion and Tijuana Cultural Centre are a couple of top attractions to add to your Tijuana to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tijuana Arch.
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