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How to get fromNorth Vancouver to Vancouver Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from North Vancouver to Vancouver Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane CXH - ZNA
    1h 44m
    $58–197

  2. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane YVR - ZNA
    2h 2m
    $71–194

  3. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YVR - YCD
    2h 12m
    $86–664

  4. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane YVR - YQQ
    2h 19m
    $66–374

  5. Ferry to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Campbell River Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)plane plane YVR - YBL
    2h 24m
    $136–334

  6. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane CXH - YQQ
    2h 9m
    $173–397

Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 65.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between North Vancouver, BC, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

Harbour Air Seaplanes and Helijet International fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nanaimo (ZNA) hourly.

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