Travelling from Vancouver to Bristol Airport (BRS): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport (BRS), there's a nice range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main options.
Bristol Airport is located in Bristol. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to BRS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport, browse these options when departing from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Vancouver to BRS? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BRS:
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
From Bristol Airport, Bristol is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bristol Airport (BRS)
C$379 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Bristol Airport. Return flights start from C$928. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Vancouver to BRS if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Bristol Airport (BRS)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bristol, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to BRS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 23ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bristol
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bristol right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are essential stops on your Bristol itinerary.
Complete your Bristol trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Bristol Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Bristol. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.