Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
C$264 is the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from C$723. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to EDI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YVR to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Explore without limits with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Edinburgh in January.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.