Travelling from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Glasgow to YVR.
During high season, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to YVR departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to YVR flight? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, $603 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,028. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Glasgow to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). August is when most people travel to Vancouver. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
Book a Glasgow to YVR flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Vancouver International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Vancouver trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Canada, head for Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are key highlights.