Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Vancouver

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Vancouver International Airport YVR

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Vancouver

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to Vancouver. However, we will help you to find the best deals on Tel Aviv Vancouver flights via stopovers. You can fly via one stopover or opt to have a long journey with two stops, but for a lower price. We will fix you with airlines such as Air Canada, Condor, EL AL, LOT, Lufthansa, WestJet and many others.

Terminal Information - Departing

Most flights from Tel Aviv to Vancouver depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV - נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון Terminal 3. However, if the first leg of your trip is operated by a low-cost airline such as easyJet or Ryanair, it may depart from Terminal 1. Both terminals have Duty-Free stores, cafes, and restaurants. The train station is located outside Terminal 3; for departures from Terminal 1 take the free shuttle bus connecting the two terminals.

Make an effort and try to arrive at least three hours before your departure time to allow enough time for security checks. Free Wifi service is offered in most areas of the terminal for the whole duration of your stay. Upgrade your airport experience and relax at one of the two Dan Lounges. Several credit card companies allow you free entrance or at least a massive discount. At the lounge, you can enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, including beers and wines. Elite members of EL AL Matmid Club can visit the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Vancouver arrive at Vancouver International Airport YVR. The airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, about 12 km from downtown Vancouver.

You can take the Canada Line Rail, which connects YVR to downtown Vancouver in under 30 minutes and downtown Richmond in 18 minutes. The trains are accessible from both the International and Domestic Terminals. A single fare costs $9 CAD (₪25). If you take a taxi, the rates are fixed depending on the zone. The ride to Downtown Vancouver costs $31 CAD (less than ₪83). You can find the taxis on the second floor of Domestic and International Arrivals halls.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens, just like most non-Canadians, need an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you are a U.S. citizen or a traveler with a valid Canadian visa, you are exempted. It costs only $7 CAD (less than ₪20), and it’s valid for five years, so it’s not too big of a hassle to take care of it. You need to apply online, and if there are no errors, your application will be approved within minutes. It is recommended to book your flights from Tel Aviv to Vancouver after you obtained the eTA. For the eTA, you will need your passport, a credit card, and an e-mail address.

To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the whole duration of your stay in the country. Usually, the borders control officers will grant you a six-month stay in Canada, but they have the authority to limit your visit to a shorter time.

Useful Information about Vancouver - ונקובר

Vancouver is 10 hours behind Tel Aviv: when it’s 20:00 in Israel it’s 10:00 in Vancouver, similar to the West Coast time zone. Daylight Saving Time in Canada is observed between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November. The winters are colder than Tel Aviv, but it’s not as cold as the East Coast. The best time to visit is June-August when the temperatures rise to above 20 during the day.

Vancouver is cheaper than Tel Aviv, so don’t forget to leave some space in your luggage! You can go on a shopping spree and buy your favorite items for 30%-40% less than the same items in Tel Aviv. Spoil yourself with a three-course meal for two; it will cost you 10% less than in Tel Aviv, beers are 30%-40% cheaper.

Must visit in Vancouver: Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, Queen Elizabeth Park, Science World, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Museum of Anthropology at UBC, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Chinatown, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Bloedel Floral Conservatory, Museum of Vancouver, Lost Lagoon, H. R. MacMillan Space Center, Vancouver Maritime Museum.

How to find cheap flights to Vancouver

Round-trip flights from Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Vancouver Airport YVR normally cost over 1,038 (₪3,725). It’s easy to reduce this price and find lower fares if you are flexible with your dates. Instead of specifying exact dates, search “whole month.” Set up a Price Alert and we’ll drop you a line whenever the price changes and you may be able to find a ticket for less than $900 (3,230). Remember, prices frequently change so if you saw a great deal on Tel Aviv Vancouver flights - book it!

This information is correct as of April 2018