Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Vancouver (YVR)
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Visiting from Melbourne to Vancouver
Vancouver in Canada has colourful downtown neighbourhoods, diverse suburbs and mountainside districts, there’s plenty to explore in the city. For those who love the outdoors, visit the majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage throughout all four seasons that make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy world class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment and sporting events. With easy access to Whistler, the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island there are endless year-round activities on offer.
Flight information
Fly Melbourne to Vancouver
The approximate time for flights from Melbourne to Vancouver is 16 hours and 55 minutes, via Sydney.
When to visit
Warmed by the Pacific Ocean and protected by a range of mountains, Vancouver's weather is mild year-round. From high 20ºC in summer to a mild 0º to 5ºC in winter, the climate is pleasant. Summer is the best time to visit to hike Capilano Canyon, explore BC wine country and walk-through Stanley Park. Winters are wet, but it rarely snows in the city except on the ski hills. Visit Cypress Mountain and Mt Seymour to ski and snowboard.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The international airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located 12 km from Downtown Vancouver. YVR is Canada's second-busiest airport.
Arriving in Vancouver
The helpful staff at Vancouver Airport will greet you when you land and assist you with your travel needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are various transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport
YVR offers many convenient transportation options to get to the city. The airport is a short ride on public transit to downtown Vancouver and is easily accessible by car, bike and bus. The Canada Line rapid transit train system runs to and from YVR every few minutes. It links the airport to central Richmond and also downtown Vancouver (just 20 minutes away). The Skyline bus runs to Whistler. Taxi stands are on level two of both the Domestic and International Arrivals areas. At the airport, you can also hire luxury sedan and limousine services, rent a car from one of the many car providers or hop on a courtesy hotel shuttle to your accommodation. Ride share options include Lyft, Uber and KABU.
Getting around Vancouver
Getting around Vancouver and surrounding neighbourhoods is easy with a range of transport options. The best ways to get around Vancouver are on foot, by bike and via public transport. Many major attractions are located within walking distance of one another. Public transport options include the Translink system – which includes the SkyTrain, the SeaBus ferry and numerous bus routes. Taxis, ride share and driving are also convenient options. There are many cycling routes and bike lanes, that make it a scenic way to explore the city.
Departure information
Fly from Melbourne
Once you’ve got your tickets from Melbourne, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your flight.
What is the main airport called?
Melbourne Airport. Located 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city centre, Melbourne Domestic Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main airport serving the state of Victoria. Qantas operates from two terminals in Melbourne T1 - domestic and T2 - international.
Baggage allowance
Passengers on Qantas flights from Melbourne are allocated checked baggage If you need more luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.
Checking in
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Important information
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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