Flying from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport (YYG): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport (YYG). Explore the options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH), two of the city's main airports.
The timezone in Charlottetown is UTC-3, which is four hours ahead of Vancouver. Charlottetown Airport is located in Charlottetown.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Vancouver to YYG.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to YYG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near YYG and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to central Charlottetown
Charlottetown Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Charlottetown. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport is $234. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $508. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to YYG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport (YYG). Visit Charlottetown in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Vancouver to YYG flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charlottetown to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport in February when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Charlottetown
Start your Charlottetown trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Charlottetown Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Charlottetown when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to St. Dunstan's Basilica followed by L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada and Beaconsfield Historic House.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Charlottetown, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 193 kilometres south to Halifax to tick off its popular sights. From Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada to Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, consider Moncton, about 129 kilometres west of Charlottetown. Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum are among the biggest draws.
