Travelling from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to HIJ.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
72% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to HIJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YXX, that figure is 68%.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HIJ instead:
Follow your own route with a Hiroshima Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and find adventure across Hiroshima and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport flight.
HIJ is located at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
From Hiroshima Airport, central Hiroshima is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport is $586. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,533. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to HIJ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Vancouver to HIJ.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
November is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). Visit Hiroshima in August if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Hiroshima is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to HIJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hiroshima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hiroshima right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Hiroshima Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park are popular attractions which should be on every Hiroshima itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. Around 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Kumamoto is another essential stop in Japan and is around 274 kilometres southwest of Hiroshima. No trip is complete without a visit to Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park.