Flying from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Cayman Islands, where Owen Roberts International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from GCM to Vancouver, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near GCM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Vancouver
C$330 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$593. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from GCM to Vancouver, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 26 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. After your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 16 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CXH. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from GCM to Vancouver at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Before booking a flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Vancouver, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from GCM 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
After locking in your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport 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 top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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