Travelling from Frankfurt to Vancouver: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when organizing your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver.
When it comes to arriving in Vancouver, step off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another major hub in this city.
10 hours 9 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 8 hours behind Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 18 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver is with Condor at 14:40. Choose the first FRA to YVR departure with Air Canada at 10:15 if you're more of an early bird.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you have a passport from Germany, you'll need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, you can catch one from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Travel from FRA to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one continuous trip.
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Vancouver departing FRA include:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, check out these options when taking off from Frankfurt Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can arrive at HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It takes around 33 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing 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 around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, allow for a drive time of approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
The journey will take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Vancouver is C$345. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$721. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from Frankfurt to Vancouver.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Vancouver. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Vancouver. To avoid the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Before booking a flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
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