Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver ten hours behind Riyadh.
Give yourself enough time to make your RUH to YVR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and YVR include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$1,110 is the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,279. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from RUH to YVR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.