Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Barcelona and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BCN to YVR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BCN and YVR include:
Calgary International Airport
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is 205 €. A return plane ticket is currently 479 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another essential stop in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
