Flying from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Nanaimo: what you need to know
To ensure you catch your flight from YHM to Nanaimo, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
For a domestic flight within Canada, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo, make sure your ID is up to date.
YHM is about 80 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 2 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YHM. Whether you've booked an early flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Nanaimo
R 2,645 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,390. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YHM to Nanaimo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA)
Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) to central Nanaimo is roughly 0.48 kilometres. It'll take you about 2 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 12 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZNA:
Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nanaimo. After your flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Make yourself at home at a hotel shortly after your flight from YHM to Nanaimo. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay Ladysmith and Kiwi Cove Lodge are easy to reach from YCD.
Best time to go to Nanaimo
July is the most popular month for flights from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo. To avoid the crowds, head for Nanaimo in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from YHM to Nanaimo in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Nanaimo
Start your Nanaimo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport to Nanaimo, explore our range of hotels including:
Newcastle Island Park and The Bastion are just two of the big attractions to add to your Nanaimo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Harbourfront Walkway.
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