Cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl to Vancouver International

Flight Information

There are several nonstop and connecting routes available to passengers who want flights from Hong Kong International to Vancouver International. Direct flights are offered by Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and Air India. Direct flights are always in demand, so passengers should check Skyscanner as early as possible before purchasing tickets to avoid disappointment. 

Korean Air has flights to Vancouver International from Hong Kong International via a layover in Seoul, while Delta offers a one-stop option with a stop in Seattle before arrival in Vancouver. United Airlines, China Eastern, EVA Air, and Philippine Airlines, among numerous other airlines, offer one-stop routes via cities such as San Fransisco, Manila, Taipei, and Shanghai. 

Terminal Information for Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International is one of the world's busiest passenger airports, so passengers should ensure they arrive three hours in advance of departure for a hassle-free experience. There are two terminals at Hong Kong International: Terminal 1 is the third-largest airport passenger terminal in the world, while Terminal 2 is only used as a check-in and processing facility, with underground transport to the Terminal 1 departure gates. 

Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport on arrival. Travelling by the Airport Express railway link is a convenient and cheap way to get to Hong Kong International from the city centre. Other options to travel to the airport include public bus services and taxis. 

Terminal Information for Vancouver International Airport

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Vancouver International Airport. All international flights — either direct from Hong Kong or indirect — arrive at the International Terminal. Concourse D is most commonly used for Hong Kong to Vancouver flights, although some airlines such as Cathay Pacific arrive at Concourse E. 

Downtown Vancouver is accessible via rail link from Vancouver Airport, and the ride takes just under 30 minutes. There are also various other options for passengers who want to travel to other areas of Canada, including long-distance bus services and car hire companies. 

What You Need to Know

As of March 15, 2016, all citizens of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region need to be in possession of a valid Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Vancouver or any other airports in Canada. Applying for an eTA takes just a few minutes in a simple application process that can be completed online, costing CA$7. An eTA is valid for five years or until the passport of the holder expires, whichever comes first. 

What to Expect in Vancouver

Vancouver is 15 hours behind Hong Kong, so it is important that travellers prepare for the effects of jet lag as well as consider the time difference between the two cities when making any phone calls upon safe arrival in Vancouver. The weather in Vancouver is frequently unpredictable, and passengers arriving during winter months should wrap up well because regardless of the weather, it will be colder than Hong Kong. The months from July to October are pleasant and warm, which are conditions that people travelling from Hong Kong will be familiar with.