There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nanaimo Airport
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane EDI - YCD
14h 52m$571–2,121Fly to Nanaimo
cheapest- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane EDI - ZNA
14h 52m$318–1,118Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane EDI - YYJ
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
18h$616–966Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane EDI - YQQ
- Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
19h 34m$969–2,069Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane EDI - YWH
- Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
18h 3m$563–1,963Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane EDI - YBL
- Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Ocean Grove Store to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus
18h 16m$550–1,795
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $310 - $1,200 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 14h 52m and costs $550 - $2,200.
The distance between Edinburgh and Nanaimo is 7134 km.
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo, including transfers.
Nanaimo is 8h behind Edinburgh. It is currently 11:52 PM in Edinburgh and 3:52 PM in Nanaimo.
There are 104+ hotels available in Nanaimo.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?
WestJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 6 times a week.
- Website
- harbourair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo via London Heathrow, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 27m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo via Amsterdam Schiphol, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo via Toronto, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo via Dublin, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt via Calgary, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt via Toronto, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt via London Heathrow, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 52m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,400
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt via Amsterdam Schiphol, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt via Dublin, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Island Link Bus
Bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $45
Bus from Campbell River, BC - Ocean Grove Store to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Website
- Island Link Bus
- Road Adult
- $49
Want to know more about travelling around Canada
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide

