Travelling from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) jetting off from either of these bases.
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport flight.
Vancouver and Port Hardy (where Port Hardy Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Take your pick of 10 direct flights every week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Port Hardy Airport (YZT). This is the most popular route, with Pacific Coastal Airlines offering a 8:35am departure from YVR to YZT.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to YZT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT) operate out of this terminal.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport taking off from YVR.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YVR to YZT.
Pacific Coastal Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 90.2% of services landing on schedule.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to YZT flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights departing from YXX touch down at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Port Hardy Airport (YZT)
Once your flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport has touched down, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Quarterdeck Inn Port Hardy is a great option just a short drive from YZT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport is ₹ 12,434. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 26,756. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to YZT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport (YZT). July is the most popular month to visit Port Hardy. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Before locking in your Vancouver to YZT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Port Hardy, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
February has temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Port Hardy
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Port Hardy right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Port Hardy Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Scarlett Point Lighthouse, Wildwoods Campsite and Sea Otter Fishing Charters are essential stops on your Port Hardy itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Port Hardy, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 161 kilometres south-east to Campbell River to check off its must-visit sights. From Elk Falls Suspension Bridge to Destiny River Adventures and Bc Parks, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Port Hardy, Courtenay is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre, Simms Park and Courtenay Airpark Water Aerodrome.
