Travelling from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Yangon, where Yangon International Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to catch your RGN to Vancouver flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from RGN to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To get to RGN from central Yangon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RGN:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Yangon International Airport, 70.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Vancouver
RM3,465 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Yangon International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM3,815. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from RGN to Vancouver. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Yangon International Airport to Vancouver ticket.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from RGN to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 15 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CXH. Settle in and get cosy after your RGN to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH ahead of time so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Step off your flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver and make your way to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and usually takes 1 hour to reach driving.
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Get settled at one of these options after your RGN to Vancouver flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise will get you on the road.
Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Plan your trip to Vancouver during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Yangon International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RGN to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Yangon International Airport to Vancouver:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are must-do's during your Vancouver adventure.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its top sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without experiencing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
