Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai, where Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from BOM to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from BOM to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
You'll need an embassy visa for Canada if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
BOM is around 18 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 38 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BOM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver is $829. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,131. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BOM to Vancouver if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from BOM to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BOM to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.
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