Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport is 8 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to DUB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada has direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Right now, $398 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $783. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YVR to DUB.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YVR to DUB.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Pick up a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dublin Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dublin in January.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to visit Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to DUB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ireland just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
If you want to check out another major destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, roughly 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are among the biggest draws.