Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Castries: what you need to know
Castries is three hours ahead of Vancouver, where Vancouver International Airport is located. Castries runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
To avoid missing your YVR to Castries flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near YVR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Castries or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Castries
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Castries flight is ج.م. 10,681. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 35,695. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from YVR to Castries. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Vancouver International Airport to Castries throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from YVR to Castries.
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Airports in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Castries. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 5 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to SLU if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver International Airport to Castries. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and explore beyond Castries's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from George F. L. Charles Airport around one week ahead of your flight from YVR to Castries.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Central Castries is around 56 kilometres from Hewanorra Airport (UVF). After your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Castries has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
After stepping off your YVR to Castries flight, settle in at a hotel close to UVF. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Hewanorra Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at UVF will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Castries
Before scheduling your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Castries, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Castries offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Vancouver International Airport to Castries flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to Castries in February when temperatures average between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Castries
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Castries, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Castries:
Morne Fortune and Derek Walcott Square are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Castries must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Immaculate Conception Church.
