Flying from London to Vancouver: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Vancouver. Explore your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Hop off the plane at one of Vancouver's major gateways like Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You can also come in for landing at Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average length of a direct London to Vancouver flight is 9 hours 45 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver seven hours behind London.
The most popular route for flights from London to Vancouver is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Take your pick of 17 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from LHR to YVR is the 12:15 British Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 17:25 with British Airways.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your London to Vancouver flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vancouver
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Vancouver flights.
June is the best month for landing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from London to Vancouver. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Vancouver. From LHR, you can land directly at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Lock in your London to Vancouver plane tickets with British Airways. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Vancouver flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Vancouver departing London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop services from LGW will take you to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
British Airways offers direct London to Vancouver plane tickets from LGW. Book your favourite aisle seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Vancouver flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and Vancouver:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Vancouver, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Vancouver with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Vancouver:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Vancouver flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
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.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from London to Vancouver has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from London to Vancouver:
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Hop off your flight from London to Vancouver and go directly to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and usually takes 1 hour to reach driving.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Settle in at one of these stays after your London to Vancouver flight:
Whether you're looking for a compact for a solo getaway or an SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the right Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Check out wheels available here from suppliers such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from YXX around one week ahead of your flight from London to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London to Vancouver. August is the most popular month to travel to Vancouver. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your London to Vancouver ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from London to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Vancouver:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.














