Traveling from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC): What you need to know
Dalian is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is located in Dalian, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to DLC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
72% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometers from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to DLC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometers from central Vancouver. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 68%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLC instead:
You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.
Getting from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to central Dalian
From Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, central Dalian is around 13 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Currently, $419 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $831. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to DLC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Dalian. October is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Vancouver to DLC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dalian, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dalian
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dalian right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport:
Cross-sea Bridge and Baiyun Mountain are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Dalian to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Xinghai Park.
Explore more of China
Dalian has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometers northeast of Dalian, a trip to Anshan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Anshan Ancient Town, Jade Buddha Garden and Shengtu Park.
Qinhuangdao is another standout destination in China and is around 193 kilometers northwest of Dalian. No journey is complete without experiencing Beidaihe Beach, Lertao Ocean Kingdom and Xin'ao Marine World.