Travelling from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Surat, where Surat Gujarat Airport is located. Vancouver observes the UTC-7 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your STV to Vancouver flight.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your journey. When booking your flight ticket from STV to Vancouver, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one of your options.
STV is around 11 kilometres from central Surat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel near STV? If you're catching an early flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
80.83% of flights leaving Surat Gujarat Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of STV.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Vancouver
$1,205 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $2,585. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from STV to Vancouver. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
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 takes roughly 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from STV to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is about 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 15 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your STV to Vancouver flight:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get to by car.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your STV to Vancouver flight:
Whether you want a zippy mini for a solo getaway or a roomy SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Check out the types of wheels available from companies such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver for the best deals.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from STV 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. Once you've booked your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Vancouver, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore 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 discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
If you're eager to discover 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 among its highlights.
