Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver is 14 hours 50 minutes.
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 11 hours behind Dubai.
With 2 departures a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Hop on Air Canada's 02:05 flight to get your trip from DXB to YVR underway.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from DXB to Vancouver.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can catch a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver that touches down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DXB to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
To travel to Canada for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you hold a passport from United Arab Emirates. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Dubai Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DXB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vancouver
₹ 40,611 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 73,777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to Vancouver, reserve your journey 10 months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Vancouver. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 33 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from DXB to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from DXB to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai Airport to Vancouver:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-do's during your Vancouver adventure.
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