Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria: what you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7. The city is 7 hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Victoria.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a stop you can make during your flight from EDI to Victoria.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria
C$496 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$887. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to Victoria, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to the centre of Victoria takes about 6 minutes by car. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 12 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YWH:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Central Victoria is located around 27 kilometres from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). As soon as your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 31 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour and 25 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from EDI to Victoria, settle in at a hotel close to YYJ. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria. July is the most popular month for a trip to Victoria. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from EDI to Victoria around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Victoria itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Inner Harbour.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
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