Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria: what you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7. The city is eight hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EDI to Victoria flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Whether you want to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book flight tickets from EDI to Victoria with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is one of your choices.
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria
$1,206 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Victoria flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,542. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from EDI to Victoria. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Edinburgh Airport to Victoria ticket.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Central Victoria is located around 2 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 10 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YWH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your EDI to Victoria flight:
Best time to go to Victoria
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Victoria in low season for a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Book your Edinburgh Airport to Victoria flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to Victoria in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Victoria itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a visit to Abbotsford will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.