Travelling from Vancouver to Albany International Airport (ALB): What you need to know
Albany International Airport is located in Albany. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to ALB, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Albany International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to ALB flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Albany International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At YXX, that figure is 68%.
About Albany International Airport (ALB)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Albany International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ALB and get cosy, quick:
Hit the road running by picking up a Albany International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Albany and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Albany International Airport flight.
The address for ALB is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
The centre of Albany is roughly 11 kilometres from Albany International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Albany International Airport (ALB)
$430 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Albany International Airport. A return flight starts from $960. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to ALB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Albany International Airport (ALB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Albany International Airport (ALB). Plan your visit to Albany in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Vancouver to ALB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Albany to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between -13ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Albany International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Albany
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Albany International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Albany:
Your Albany visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Hudson Valley, Erie Canal System and Albany Institute of History & Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Albany, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres south to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Boston is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of Albany. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.