Flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 13 hours behind Dhaka, where Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from DAC to Vancouver, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from DAC to Vancouver that includes a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you have a passport from Bangladesh, you will need an embassy visa to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
DAC is about 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 58 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near DAC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Vancouver
R 12,039 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,139. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DAC to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from DAC to Vancouver every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 33 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from DAC to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, head to Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from DAC to Vancouver sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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