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dmjapril Jun 23rd, 2008 04:41 AM

Internal Flight from Vancouver
 
I'm trying to book an internal flight from Vancouver to Calgary as part of an upcoming trip in September. Just got a couple of quick questions. Firstly, how long would it take to get from a downtown hotel near Robson Street to Vancouver airport on a weekday morning? And secondly, what time do you need to check in before flying - is it an hour for an internal flight?

Thanks

LJ Jun 23rd, 2008 11:14 AM

Can't answer part one of dmjapril's post, but hope somebody else can?

However, for domestic flights you will need to arrive 90 minutes prior to flight time (at least, that is the reccommendation).

dar Jul 1st, 2008 09:24 AM

About 1/2 hour trip (may be less or more depending on traffic)

klam_chowder Jul 1st, 2008 10:07 AM

Just my 2 bits...IIRC it takes 30 mins in the best conditions to get to YVR from downtown. On a weekday morning, with rush hour (Vancouver has bad traffic) I would leave 45-60 minutes to get there. If traffic happens to be light, oh well I'd rather watch the planes from the airport (there's lots of eateries, places for a drink, shops, etc.) rather than stress about being late. The issue is you have to cross 2 bridges to get to the airport.

Enjoy-la!

traveller69 Jul 1st, 2008 10:29 AM

I totally agree with Klamchowder. Do not leave it too late to get to the airport. Anything can happen along the way. Better to spend time there than sitting in traffic being stressed out.

weasel Jul 5th, 2008 08:12 PM

Are you looking at westjet for your flight? They have some of the better deals.


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