Travelling from Vancouver to Dubai: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Dubai, there's a range of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main options.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's chief entry points.
A direct flight from Vancouver to Dubai takes an average of 14 hours 50 minutes. The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, making it 11 hours ahead of Vancouver.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Dubai is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can choose from 2 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to DXB is the 21:05 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:05 with Air Canada.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to Dubai, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
To travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you will need a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Vancouver to Dubai.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Set off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Dubai. From YVR, you can fly directly into Dubai Airport (DXB).
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Dubai with Air Canada.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to Dubai? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Dubai. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Dubai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels ready to welcome you near DWC. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Vancouver to Dubai at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Dubai
At the moment, $611 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Dubai. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,292. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Vancouver to Dubai.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Dubai. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Dubai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver to Dubai in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Dubai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
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