Airport Name
Vancouver International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located eight miles south of Vancouver.
Terminals
3
IATA Code
YVR
Telephone
604 207 7077
Airport Overview
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has a wide range of non-stop flights to Europe, Asia and the Americas and is conveniently located only 7.5 miles from downtown Vancouver.
What’s special about this airport is that it is located on Sea Island, just across the river from Vancouver. A large conservation project, the airport’s island location is designed to offset the environmental impact of the airport
Passengers using Vancouver International will find that there’s a lot to do at the airport. Shopping ranges from small souvenirs to great duty-free items. There is a variety of restaurants and snack bars and there’s a host of other services to enjoy. As the second-busiest airport in Canada, it is easy to find flights to Vancouver International. The airport is a regional hub for Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and Air Transat.
Vancouver International Airport is the gateway to the famously cosmopolitan city of Vancouver and the natural charms of western Canada. There is plenty to do at the airport, and with its friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, this is a great introduction to the region.
Terminal Transfer
The link building connects the International and Domestic Terminals. It takes three minutes to walk from one building to the other. However, if you’re walking from the farthest point in the International Terminal to the opposite side of the Domestic Terminal the stroll will take approximately 22 minutes.
Getting into Town
Train: The Canada Line connects Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes. It also connects to downtown Richmond in just 18 minutes. The station is situated between the Domestic and International Terminals. Ticket prices are worked out according to three zone system. The fare from downtown Vancouver to the airport goes through two zones; however, passengers traveling from the airport into Vancouver have to pay an additional fee. Trains leave every six to seven minutes during peak periods and every 20 minutes during off-peak times and operate from around 5 a.m. to around 1 a.m.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside level 2 of the Domestic Terminal and outside the arrivals greeting area of the international terminal. Taxis are available at the airport 24-hours a day.
Bus: There are several long-distance buses operating from Vancouver International Airport and there is a convenient downtown shuttle service. The Aeroshuttle stops at a number of popular hotels in downtown Vancouver and can be found in the ground transport areas of both terminals. Long distance buses leave the airport from both terminals and tickets can be bought in arrivals at the individual bus counters.
Car Parking
Airport parking options at Vancouver International Airport range from hourly parking to long-term and economy parking. Parkade level one is for hourly parking only, levels two and three offer hourly as well as daily and weekly rates. The parkade is directly across from the terminals. The economy lot is a short walk from the terminals and offers hourly, daily and weekly rates. The long-term parking is connected to the terminals via a shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes or so (24 hours a day). Valet parking is also available.
Information Desks
There are nine customer information desks located throughout the airport; green coated volunteers also roam the airport and are always happy to assist passengers. Staff are multilingual and really knowledgeable on regional attractions as well as accommodation and directions around Vancouver.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Currency exchange facilities, ATMs, banks and a post office are all available at the airport.
Luggage: Luggage trolleys are provided free of charge. Luggage storage is available at Priority Baggage on level two of the Domestic Terminal as well as CDS Ltd. Baggage Services in the International Terminal on level Three. Rates depend on the size of your luggage. Baggage wrapping services are also available on level three of the International Terminal. The lost-and-found desk at the airport is located on departures level three of the International terminal.
Conference and business: CDS Ltd. Baggage Services provides Internet access, workstations, fax and photocopying services on level three of the International Terminal. Conference facilities are available at the on-site Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel. The facilities include soundproof rooms, catering, audio-visual equipment as well as many other services and amenities.
Other facilities: Spas, hair salon, shoe shine, shoe and luggage repair services, dry-cleaning and laundry services, a pharmacy, dentist, wellness center, medical clinic, chapel, airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges are all offered at Vancouver International Airport.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, simply connect to the airport’s wireless network and open your browser.
Shopping: Both terminals have a wide selection of shops before and after security. The duty-free shops are located in the international terminal and range from Les Boutiques to The Beauty Shop, Fashion & Fun, The Gourmet Shop & La Cava del Cigarro, and Thinking Canada. With so many shopping options, you may want to schedule some extra time at the airport.
Food and drink: There are plenty of bars, restaurants and fast food options in both terminals, both before and after security at Vancouver International
Airport. Passengers wanting a quick snack should stop in at a coffee bar (Starbucks, Tim Horton’s, Euro Cafe or Toast Cafe) or at a fast food joint such as Camden Food Co., Jugo Juice, Bread Garden or Wok N Roll. Popular bars and restaurants at Vancouver International Airport include Koho, Milestones and Hanami in the International Terminal and Monk’s Grill in the Domestic Terminal.
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