Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 8 hours behind Abuja.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from ABV to Vancouver.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from ABV to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Nigeria, you will need an embassy visa to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
To get to ABV from central Abuja, it takes about 38 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver? Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are close to ABV. They're an especially great choice if you're jetting out early.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Vancouver
ج.م. 34,236 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver. Return flights start from ج.م. 68,142. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ABV to Vancouver. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from ABV to Vancouver, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ABV to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Vancouver, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.
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