Flying from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main terminals.
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 17 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from YVR to LHR is the 4:40pm Air Canada option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10:20pm with British Airways.
Your flight from Vancouver to LHR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When departing from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport with British Airways.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with British Airways from YVR to LHR.
Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LHR flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LHR and hit the lights earlier:
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Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London is roughly 26 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, P9,028 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P27,556. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Plan your visit to London in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Vancouver to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to London Heathrow Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
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You'll find plenty of things to do in London when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.