Flying from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is three hours behind Pointe-a-Pitre, where Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your PTP to Vancouver flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
The journey from central Pointe-a-Pitre to PTP takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near PTP? If you've booked an early flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights leaving Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, 70.6% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to Vancouver
$4,624 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver flight. Return flight tickets start from $1,611. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from PTP to Vancouver, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from PTP to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your PTP to Vancouver flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your PTP to Vancouver flight:
Whether you want a zippy mini for a solo adventure or a full-size SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the right Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Check out the range of wheels available from suppliers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're searching for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from YXX around one week before your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Vancouver in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PTP to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top sights which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre are highlights.