Travelling from Vancouver to Inverness Airport (INV): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Inverness Airport (INV) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Inverness Airport is located in Inverness. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to INV, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive 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)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Inverness Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to INV flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Inverness Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Inverness Airport (INV)
Consider booking a hotel near INV if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Inverness Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Travel at your own speed with an Inverness Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and venture far and wide through Inverness and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Inverness Airport flight.
Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness
Inverness Airport to the centre of Inverness is around 8 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Inverness Airport (INV)
At the moment, £285 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Inverness Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £474. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to INV. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Vancouver to Inverness Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Inverness Airport (INV)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Inverness. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Inverness Airport (INV), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Vancouver to INV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Inverness, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Inverness Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Inverness
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Inverness Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Inverness:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Highland Military Tattoo, NC500 Route start/finish and Lochness-tours.com are must-do's during your Inverness adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Inverness is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 193 kms (120 miles) south of Inverness, a trip to Glasgow will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) south of Inverness, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
