Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver eight hours behind Geneva.
To ensure you catch your GVA to YVR flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between GVA and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
ج.م. 16,603 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 32,590. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GVA to YVR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the flights that depart from Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near GVA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
