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Colombo to Departure Bay: fly + ferry

Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Colombo to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in New Delhi, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries).

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How to get from Colombo to Departure Bay

Departure Bay has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Vancouver (YVR)
  1. Fly Colombo → Vancouver1 stop via New Delhi
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  2. Transfer to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal21 km · about 0h 52m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) → Nanaimo (Departure Bay)1h 40m · BC FerriesSeveral sailings daily
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
13,360 km8,297 miles
Journey time
17h 12mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-13.5hDeparture Bay vs Colombo
Currency in Departure Bay
CAD
Airports
CMB → YVR + ferry

Flights from Colombo to Departure Bay: questions answered

How do you get from Colombo to Departure Bay?
Departure Bay has no airport. Fly from Colombo to Vancouver (YVR), connecting in New Delhi, then it's 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and a 1h 40m ferry (BC Ferries).
Is there an airport on Departure Bay?
No. The nearest airport is Vancouver (YVR), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Departure Bay?
Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay) takes 1h 40m, several sailings daily. Operators: BC Ferries.
How far is Vancouver airport from the ferry?
About 21 km to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, roughly 0h 52m by taxi or transfer.

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