Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 7 hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from EDI to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to find a flight from EDI to Vancouver that includes a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll need an ETA for Canada if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
Located around 9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vancouver
£155 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to Vancouver, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 9 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 1 mile from the centre of Vancouver. After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from EDI to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, head to Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from EDI to Vancouver in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vancouver to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know about car rentals in Vancouver, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.