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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane EDI - YCD
    18h 55m
    $451–1,821

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane EDI - ZNA
    14h 47m
    $518–2,018

  3. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane EDI - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    19h 55m
    $769–1,369

  4. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane EDI - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    21h 25m
    $499–1,669

  5. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane EDI - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    18h 4m
    $663–2,563

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

WestJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 6 times a week.

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