Flying from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Vancouver three hours behind Columbus.
To ensure you catch your CMH to YVR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Port Columbus Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CMH and YVR:
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Handy information about Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Port Columbus Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Port Columbus Airport from central Columbus, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Port Columbus Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMH:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late Port Columbus Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Port Columbus Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Port Columbus Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMH to YVR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.