What You Should Know When Purchasing Air Tickets to Canada from Vietnam

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What You Should Know When Buying Air Tickets to Canada from Vietnam

Canada is a developed country and ranks among the wealthiest nations globally, with the eighth-highest per capita income worldwide, and the 11th highest Human Development Index. Canada ranks among the highest in international comparisons of education, government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, and economic freedom. Over the years, Canada has attracted a significant number of immigrants, accounting for about 20% of the total population, including from G8 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia...), the Middle East, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Asian countries, including Vietnam.

Canada is on track to welcome more immigrants this year than at any time in the history of this North American country, despite the COVID-19 pandemic having closed borders to foreigners. Welcoming international students to maintain and develop the education sector remains a top priority. In addition to students, Canadian citizens residing in Vietnam who wish to return home, as well as individuals coming to Canada for work, business, and settlement purposes, are gradually being allowed back into Canada.

Procedures to Check Before Arriving in Canada

The Canadian government exempts fully vaccinated travelers from stringent quarantine measures upon entry. However, the second dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to departure.

Unvaccinated passengers must adhere to Canada's disease control regulations, including:

- 14-day home quarantine

- Mandatory airport testing upon arrival

- Home testing on the 8th day after arrival

After this period, passengers may proceed to other destinations but must still comply with local regulations at their destination:

– Adhere to local public health measures

– Wear a mask in public places

– Maintain a list of all close contacts for your first 14 days in Canada

– Keep a copy of your vaccination proof

International airports permitted to receive passengers to Canada

– Calgary International Airport in the province of Calgary

– Montréal–Trudeau International Airport in Quebec province

– Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario province

– Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia province

Starting from 8/9/2021, the Canadian government is opening 5 additional international airports to welcome passengers to the following destinations:

– Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia province

– Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec province

– Ottawa Macdonald – Cartier International Airport and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

– Edmonton International Airport

Airlines flying from Vietnam to Canada and vice versa

Currently, no airline operates direct flights between Vietnam and Canada. Most flights involve layovers in airports in South Korea or Japan.

Time Zone Difference

– Canada Time Zone (UTC -8:00): Applicable to British Columbia region with Vancouver city and Pacific area. Canada is 15 hours behind Vietnam in this time zone. For example, while it's 10:00 AM in Vietnam (23/12), it's 7:00 PM in Canada (22/12).

– Central Canada Time Zone (UTC -6:00): Applied to Manitoba region and a small part of Northwestern Ontario. This time zone is 13 hours behind Vietnam. For example, while it's 10:00 AM in Vietnam (23/12), it's 9:00 PM in Canada (22/12).

– Atlantic Canada Time Zone (UTC -4:00): Applied to New Brunswick coastal province and Nova Scotia peninsula. Canada time in this area is 11 hours ahead of Vietnam. For example, while it's 10:00 AM in Vietnam (23/12), it's 11:00 PM in Canada (22/12).

– Eastern Canada Time Zone (UTC -5:00): Applied to provinces: Ontario, Quebec, and eastern Nunavut. This time zone is 12 hours ahead of Vietnam. For example, while it's 10:00 AM in Vietnam (23/12), it's 12:00 AM in Canada (23/12).

– Southeast, Northeast Canada Time Zone (UTC -7:00): Applied to provinces and territories such as: Alberta, Northwest Territories, Southeast and Northeast British Columbia. Canada time in these areas is 14 hours ahead in fall and winter, 13 hours ahead in spring and summer compared to Vietnam.

– Newfoundland Time Zone (UTC -3:30): Applied to Newfoundland and Labrador province. This time zone is about 10 hours and 30 minutes behind Vietnam.

Consider Flight Schedule

Flights to Canada typically land at one of the country's international airports, usually Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal – the three main cities in Canada. From here, you will continue to other destinations within Canada. Upon arrival at Canada's first port of entry, you will need to retrieve all your luggage for immigration and customs processing before connecting to other domestic destinations (if any).

For first-time travelers to Canada, it's advisable not to book transit tickets for more than 1 layover. You may encounter numerous issues with transit times between gates at international airports or transit procedures between airports. Many have missed their connecting flights due to inability to find transit gates.

To minimize jet lag, if the current time upon arrival in Canada is daytime, you should engage in activities like reading or listening to music during the flight rather than sleeping. Conversely, if arrival is at nighttime, you can freshen up or listen to music to make yourself comfortable before sleeping to recover. Items like eye masks, earplugs, or neck pillows can help you fall asleep faster.

Airline Tickets

After planning your trip, you should purchase Canada flight tickets as early as possible. Generally, buying tickets early will be much cheaper than purchasing closer to the travel date. Research ticket prices at different times because airlines often have special promotions for customers. Stay updated to take advantage of such promotional periods, which will save you a considerable amount for your Canada trip.

Avoid purchasing tickets during peak times such as weekends, holidays, New Year's Eve, and Lunar New Year. During these times, airlines uniformly increase ticket prices significantly. Peak tourist seasons, from June to December, are when Canada flight tickets prices soar. January to May is the ideal time to book tickets as it's the off-peak travel season in Canada. Consider and select the appropriate time to book Canada flight tickets to secure the cheapest fares.

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