Question 1

Where is Vancouver International Airport (YVR)?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver International Airport is located at 3211 Grant McConachie Way on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia.The city of Richmond is located just to the south of Vancouver and both the city and the airport are easy to access from downtown Vancouver.

Question 2

How do you get to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)?

Accepted Answer

To get to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), you can choose from the following transportation options:- public transit; - local hotel shuttle; - car/taxi/rideshare; Public TransitThe airport is connected to downtown Vancouver and downtown Richmond via the Canada Line, part of Vancouver's rapid transit rail. The trip between the airport and downtown Vancouver takes 30 minutes, and the trip between Richmond and the airport takes 18 minutes.There are also long distance buses run by YVR Skylynx available between the Vancouver Airport and Whistler (via Squamish and Creekside Village) and Victoria (via Tsawwassen Bay and Swartz Bay).Local Hotel ShuttleMany hotels near the airport offer complimentary shuttle services to help make your journey to the airport easier. You can find a list of nearby hotels with shuttles on the Vancouver Airport's website, and within the airport, there are direct-dial phones available for you to request a pick-up.Car/Taxi/RideshareTaxis, rideshares (e.g., Uber and Lyft), and airport car/shuttle services are all available to take you to and from Vancouver Airport. You can also choose to drive your own vehicle and park it at the airport for the duration of your time away.

Question 3

Can you take public transit to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Canada Line connects downtown Vancouver and downtown Richmond to Vancouver International Airport, giving you a simple and convenient way to travel.

Question 4

Is there a free shuttle from Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There is no free shuttle between the Vancouver Airport and downtown Vancouver.The easiest ways to access downtown Vancouver is by taking public transit or a taxi/carshare.

Question 5

How do I get from Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

To get from Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver, you can take a car/taxi/rideshare, or you can take Vancouver's rapid transit train, which connect to the airport from a number of downtown stations.

Question 6

How do I get from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport, you can:- take a taxi, rideshare, or hotel shuttle; - take the Canada Line, Vancouver's rapid transit train, which connects to the airport via a number of downtown stations; - take your car and park it at the airport;

Question 7

How early should you get to Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) encourages travellers to arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flights and 3 hours before international and US-bound flights.You can get a sense of how long the waits will be at the airport by looking at the airport's Operational Snapshot which is updated regularly.

Question 8

Where can I park at Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 unique parking lots near Vancouver International Airport:- jetSet YVR Parking; - Gateway Valet; - Value Long Term Parking; - Parkade; - Cell Phone Waiting Lot; These lots range from ultra-short-term waiting areas for passenger pick-up to long-term parking options for travellers who have an extended journey planned.To determine which is the best lot for you, the airport has put together a parking flowchart the explains each option, and this chart can be found on their parking information webpage.

Question 9

How do I find my way around Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

To help you navigate Vancouver International Airport, we recommend that you consult the online terminal maps provided on the airport's website.These maps will help you locate arrivals, departures, security, US Customs, airport lounges, food/drink, and more.

Question 10

How many terminals are there at Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are two terminals at Vancouver International Airport: the Main Terminal and the South Terminal.The Main Terminal is where you'll find the vast majority of the airport's flights, and it's home to both domestic and international arrivals and departures.The South Terminal is the hub for regional and coastal air services, and includes the public Floatplane Facility on the adjacent Fraser River.

Question 11

What airlines fly out of Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is served by over 50 airlines, connecting the west coast of Canada with destinations around the world.The full list of airlines that operate to/from the Vancouver airport can be found on the airport's website.

Question 12

What terminal does Air Canada fly out of at the Vancouver airport?

Accepted Answer

Air Canada operates out of the Main Terminal at Vancouver International Airport.This includes arrivals and departures for all domestic, US-bound, and international flights.

Question 13

What terminal does WestJet fly out of at the Vancouver airport?

Accepted Answer

At Vancouver International Airport, all of WestJet's flights arrive to and depart from the Main Terminal.

Question 14

What airlines fly out of the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The following airlines and organizations fly out of the South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport:- Air North; - Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd.; - Central Mountain Air; - North Cariboo Air; - Iskwew Air; - Summit Air; - Seair Seaplanes; - Gulf Island Seaplanes; - Harbour Air Ltd.; - SaltSpring Air; - Helijet;

Question 15

Do you go through US Customs at Vancouver International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you’re flying to a destination in the US from the Vancouver International Airport, you will proceed through the US Customs preclearance facilities before you depart.