Flying from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Hamburg is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Hamburg. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Hamburg to YVR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Hamburg to YVR that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between HAM and YVR include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
HAM is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is about 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to YVR flight:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near YVR:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$692 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,088. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to YVR, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
When booking your Hamburg to YVR flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Hamburg to Vancouver International Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Vancouver when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Stanley Park followed by Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its popular sights. From Lake Okanagan to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, head for Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are among the biggest draws.