Travelling from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ). Check out your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Kochi is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Kochi Ryoma Airport is located in Kochi, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to KCZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to KCZ flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near KCZ:
Go where the road takes you with a Kochi Ryoma Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and chase adventure across Kochi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport is $624. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,500. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to KCZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ). Visit Kochi in February for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Vancouver to KCZ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Kochi, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kochi
Start your Kochi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Kochi Ryoma Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Kotohira Shrine, Kumano Shrine and Yasaka Shrine are must-visits when exploring Kochi.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Kochi, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Journey about 209 kilometres north-east to Osaka to check off its must-visit sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Kochi, Kobe is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Cherry Blossom Promenade along the Toga River and Onsen-ji Temple.
