Travelling from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Lexington is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to LEX.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
72% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to LEX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from YXX land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 68% of the time.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Consider booking a hotel near LEX if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Central Lexington is around 10 kilometres from Blue Grass Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
At the moment, $415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,285. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to LEX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). October is the peak month for travel to Lexington. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Book a Vancouver to LEX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lexington to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lexington
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Blue Grass Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lexington:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery are must-do's during your Lexington adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Lexington, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres northeast to Columbus to check off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres northwest of Lexington. No journey is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
