Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Vancouver nine hours behind Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to YVR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAD and YVR:
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London Gatwick Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$799 is the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,070. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to YVR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vancouver in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to YVR in February. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
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If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are key reasons to visit.