Flying from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB) begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
14 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport.
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai. The city operates in the UTC+4 timezone and is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai Airport (DXB), with 2 direct weekly services. 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 last departure is at 22:05 with Air Canada.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Vancouver to DXB.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Fly without interruptions from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB) are available from here.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Vancouver to Dubai Airport taking off from YVR.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Looking to fly out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB) out of this hub.
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to DXB can be booked with Air Canada.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and DXB:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to DXB, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider booking a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai is around 16 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Dubai Airport, R 7,974 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 15,811. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
It's best to book 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to DXB around that time.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Dubai. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Dubai. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Vancouver to DXB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 14ºC and 25ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Dubai Airport.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Dubai Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
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