Travelling from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Puerto Princesa International Airport is located in Puerto Princesa. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to PPS.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to PPS flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PPS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Puerto Princesa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Puerto Princesa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport is RM2,022. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,657. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to PPS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Puerto Princesa. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Puerto Princesa is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Vancouver to PPS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Puerto Princesa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Puerto Princesa right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Puerto Princesa International Airport:
Your trip to Puerto Princesa wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Dos Palmas, Firefly Watching and Tubbataha Management Office.
Explore more of the Philippines
While Puerto Princesa will give you a great introduction to the Philippines, more adventures await you in Rio Tuba. Located around 193 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has loads of things to see and do, including Sto. Niño Quasi-Parish Church and Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus.
El Nido is another well-known destination in the Philippines and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Puerto Princesa. No trip is complete without seeing El Nido Paradise, El Nido boat tours embark and El Nido Beach.
