Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône to Vancouver (LFMI–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LFMI–YVR had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,305 miles in 10h 59m.
Airline Landscape
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On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LFMI: CEST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, it's 9:00 AM in Vancouver.
French passport holders do not need a visa for Canada but must obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying. The eTA costs CAD 7, is applied for online, and most approvals come through within minutes. It is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per entry.
The eTA is only required for air travel. If entering Canada by land or sea, no eTA is needed, just a valid passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the intended stay.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
LFMI–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LFMI to YVR
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base (LFMI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
LFMI to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LFMI to YVR is about 10 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,305 miles (8,537 km).