Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Copenhagen, where Copenhagen Airport is located. Vancouver runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid missing your CPH to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from CPH to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
CPH is around 6 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near CPH? If you're catching an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver flight is ₹ 31,904. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 49,647. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CPH to Vancouver, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from CPH to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Settle in and get cosy after your CPH to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from CXH in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel near YXX. Settle in at one of these options after your CPH to Vancouver flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road effortless.
Around one week before your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver is the ideal time to secure your ride from YXX. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Plan your trip to Vancouver during peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Vancouver, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top sights which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its must-visit sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without experiencing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
