Travelling from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Explore your options for leaving from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH), the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Victoria to Edmonton International Airport flight.
The timezone in Edmonton is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Victoria. Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton.
With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the busiest route. WestJet operates the earliest flight at 9:35am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from YYJ to YEG is with WestJet at 9:10pm.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Victoria to YEG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) departing from Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
You can lock in a direct flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport with WestJet. This top carrier operates services from YYJ.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YYJ and YEG is WestJet.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.29% of its services landing on time.
Travelling from central Victoria to YYJ takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Victoria International Airport, 67.45% land on schedule at their destination.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
YWH is around 2 kilometres from central Victoria. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Victoria Inner Harbour Airport the day before your Victoria to YEG flight:
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YEG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and find adventure across Edmonton and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Victoria to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
ر.ق. 115 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 267. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Victoria to YEG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Victoria to Edmonton International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
May is the quietest month for flights from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Edmonton based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Victoria to YEG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
February has temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edmonton
After booking your flight from Victoria to Edmonton International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Edmonton:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory are top sights which should be on any well-planned Edmonton itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Edmonton. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Red Deer is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No journey is complete without experiencing Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
