Is 3 hours enough layover time at YVR?
Jun 10, 2024 | 8:59 am
#1
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Is 3 hours enough layover time at YVR?
Hi all,
We are travelling from the UK to Vancouver in September this year. Once we land in Vancouver, we want to get straight out to Calgary. This would be a self transfer. The flights I've found would give us 3 hours to transfer. Can anyone advise whether this would be enough time?
Thank you so much
We are travelling from the UK to Vancouver in September this year. Once we land in Vancouver, we want to get straight out to Calgary. This would be a self transfer. The flights I've found would give us 3 hours to transfer. Can anyone advise whether this would be enough time?
Thank you so much
Jun 10, 2024 | 9:58 am
#2
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Enough time to clear immigration, collect bags and recheck if everything is on schedule, not much time to spare if you have any delays or a long queue. If you have carry-on only, nexus and/or priority security it will be safer than without.
Bag drop at YYR closes at T-45m for a domestic flight so that's your cut-off if you have checked baggage. AC will interline the bags if both flights are on AC but not if OAL are involved.
Bag drop at YYR closes at T-45m for a domestic flight so that's your cut-off if you have checked baggage. AC will interline the bags if both flights are on AC but not if OAL are involved.
Last edited by TechnoTourist; Jun 11, 2024 at 1:38 am Reason: YVR not VYR
Jun 10, 2024 | 10:47 am
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Enough time to clear immigration, collect bags and recheck if everything is on schedule, not much time to spare if you have any delays or a long queue. If you have carry-on only, nexus and/or priority security it will be safer than without.
Bag drop at VYR closes at T-45m for a domestic flight so that's your cut-off if you have checked baggage. AC will interline the bags if both flights are on AC but not if OAL are involved.
Bag drop at VYR closes at T-45m for a domestic flight so that's your cut-off if you have checked baggage. AC will interline the bags if both flights are on AC but not if OAL are involved.
Jun 11, 2024 | 1:29 am
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If your earlier flight is on time, and your second flight is with AC, you may be able to move to the earlier flight, or standby for the earlier flight. Sometimes this same-day-change is free, but I am not a master of the rules.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 1:48 am
#6
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Thanks 13F, that's good to know! We are flying AC for our second flight so we'll ask the question for sure. If they say no then we'll have time in the airport to grab some dinner then when we finally arrive in Calgary, we can get some much needed sleep straight away.
Jun 13, 2024 | 10:38 am
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