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Vancouver International Airport’s proximity to downtown Vancouver and its various highway connections make it easily accessible by car. The airport has many on-site parking options.
Parkade is one of Vancouver International Airport’s best value parking lots. It is situated just a few steps away from the domestic and international terminals and is a great option for anyone dropping off or picking up passengers, offering rates by the half-hour, hour, day or week.
Parkade also features electric vehicle charging points and accessible parking, but be aware that the height restriction for this lot is six feet and six inches (1.98 meters).
This economical parking lot is within walking distance of the domestic and international terminals at YVR, offering slightly cheaper rates than Parkade. It is an open-area lot that offers a bonus in that customers can earn 250 Aeroplan Miles if they leave their car for more than one day
The jetSet parking option at Vancouver International Airport is ideal for travelers on a budget, offering favorable rates for short and long stays.
Situated a short drive away from the domestic and international terminals, jetSet parking offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport, which runs every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day. The pick-up and drop-off for this shuttle service is located just outside arrivals at the International Terminal on Level 2 and outside arrivals at the Domestic Terminal on Level 1. If you book in advance here, you can choose which space you’d like to leave your vehicle in and make use of the check-in kiosks for your flight in the parking lot.
This small courtesy parking lot is situated opposite the jetSet lot on Aviation Avenue and is the perfect place to wait for anyone picking up passengers from the airport. To access the cell phone waiting area, simply turn left off Aviation Avenue or follow road signs marked 'YVR’s Cell Phone Waiting Area'.
Gateway valet and concierge parking facilities are located at the Link Building of the Domestic Terminal and at the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel entrance at the International Terminal.
This parking lot provides unrivaled access to the terminal buildings and comes with curbside drop-off and pick-up areas. The concierge services are available for no additional charge and the safe and secure lot is accessible 24-hours, seven days a week
Created for passengers who regularly travel through Vancouver International Airport, the business class parking scheme provides access to a reserved area, but removes the necessity for passengers to pay for each individual stay. This monthly parking scheme gives convenient access to reserved stalls within the Parkade, Value Lot or jetSet parking areas.
While there are no on-site hotels at YVR, many hotels in the Richmond and Vancouver areas offer stay, park and fly programmes in partnership with it. These hotels allow you to use their accommodation and park your vehicle in one of the airport’s parking facilities, before catching a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the airport.
The courtesy shuttle bus drop-off and pick-up areas are located at the green canopy outside Arrivals Level 2 at the International Terminal and outside Arrivals Level 1 at the Domestic Terminal. You can request a shuttle bus to your hotel using the direct dial phones located on Arrivals Level 2 at the International and Domestic Terminal and at the shuttle bus pick-up area. A number of hotels in Richmond offer this service, including Days Inn Vancouver Airport, Executive Airport Plaza, Four Points by Sheraton and Hampton Inn Vancouver Airport.
For an extensive list of hotels that offer shuttle bus services and stay, park and fly facilities, visit the airport’s website here.
If you realize that you have lost something while on-site at YVR, visit the airport's Lost and Found service desk, which is located at the customer service counter on Departures Level 3 of the International Terminal and open between 9:30am and 5:30pm every day. You can also call the customer service counter on +1 604 276 6104 or toll-free on +1 866 817 5343.
If you discover that you have lost something in the airport after arriving home, visit the airport’s website and fill in their lost and found form with as much detail as possible about the item and where you think you lost it. You should receive a response to your query within 48 hours. The form can be filled in online here.
Any items left onboard an aircraft will remain in the care of the airline if they are found. You can view a list of the airlines that operate from Vancouver International Airport and their contact details here.
Vancouver International Airport has a huge selection of eateries, cafés, fast food outlets and restaurants both before and after security. This airport offers a wide variety of international cuisines and hot and cold snacks and is guaranteed to have something to suit all tastes. For a full list of restaurants and their opening times, visit the airport’s website here.
All passengers of Vancouver International Airport have free access to its high-speed internet connection. This can be best utilized in lounges such as the Plaza Premium Lounge, which is open to all travelers and features power sockets and work stations.
Vancouver International Airport’s full address is 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 0A4.
There are many on-site rental car companies operating from Vancouver International Airport. The rental facility is located right by Vancouver International Airport’s terminal on the ground floor of the Parkade. If you wish to hire a vehicle with special accessibility features, make sure to let the rental company know about your requirements 48 hours in advance of travel to ensure they can meet your needs.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the second-busiest airport in Canada. With over 22 million passengers passing through its doors every year and just under 400,000 aircraft movements annually, the only Canadian airport with more traffic is Toronto Pearson International (YYZ).
Throughout the last decade, Vancouver International Airport has been a regular winner of the Skytrax Best North American Airport award and featured among the Skytrax Top 10 airports in the world.
Situated on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Vancouver International Airport is roughly 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) from downtown Vancouver. The airport is well connected to downtown Vancouver and its amenities, hotels and entertainment facilities.
The Canada Line is a rapid transit rail connection that transports passengers between YVR and the city of Vancouver in less than 30 minutes, with connections to downtown Richmond taking just 18 minutes. Wheelchair-accessible taxis can also be caught from taxi stands situated on Level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Area at Vancouver International Airport.
Passengers can get to the airport via hotel shuttle buses, provided by a range of local hotels, as well as by bicycle using Sea Island’s cycle routes and bicycle parking at the airport. Anyone traveling to YVR from further afield can drive to the airport and make use of the ample parking facilities or travel via long-distance bus services such as the YVR Whistler SkyLynx bus.
The city of Vancouver has used YVR's location on Sea Island for aviation purposes since 1929 and the airport was first opened to the public in 1931 when it boasted Canada's first hard-surfaced runway. The airport's original terminal was built prior to the airport being used a base for Royal Canadian Air Force training during World War II.
The original terminal is now the South Terminal and the airport was rapidly developed and expanded during the post-war period. YVR's main terminal was completed in 1968, serving 1.9 million passengers in its first year. The terminal has since been expanded from 700,000 square feet (65,000 square meters) to cover 3.5 million square feet (325,160 square meters) and the airport now connects people to more than 120 destinations around the world.
Vancouver International Airport is located on Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia. The postal code for sat nav directions is V7B 0A4.
If you’re driving to the airport from the town of Richmond, take the Grant McConachie Way E from Granville Avenue W and then take No2 Road and Russ Baker Way before arriving at Grant McConachie Way E - then follow signs for the airport.
Vancouver International Airport has its own train station, which is situated between the International and Domestic Terminals and connects passengers to the Canada Line, Vancouver’s rapid transit rail network that connects the airport to downtown Vancouver in less than 30 minutes and downtown Richmond in 19 minutes.
The Canada Line provides quick and easy access to all nearby areas of interest. If you want to catch the Canada Line from within the airport, simply follow signs for the Canada Line and take the elevator before the Parkade entrance.
For more information on fares and timetables, please visit the Translink website here.
Paved cycle lanes and a designated network of cycle routes at Vancouver International Airport make it easy to reach via bicycle. The airport also offers bicycle parking in the Templeton Canada Line station, the South Terminal Building and in the Arrivals section of the International Terminal on Level 2.
A full list of bicycle parking spaces and a map of the airport’s cycle routes can be found online here.
Vancouver International Airport’s green coat volunteers have been helping passengers for over 27 years. You can easily spot them throughout the terminal thanks to their distinctive green uniforms. The members of this team of around 500 volunteers speak 21 different languages and they are renowned for going the extra mile to assist and guide passengers at the airport.
A serene space for respite and reflection, Vancouver International Airport’s quiet area features low lighting, cosy seating, quiet speakers and a stretching mat. A great place to relax and unwind before a long flight, this area offers tranquillity throughout the day. It is located after security in the International Terminal at Gate D67.
The Airport Butler service at Vancouver International Airport is a ‘meet and greet’ facility that gives passengers the smoothest journey possible. You can customize the services you receive to suit you and your family perfectly and choose from a personal escort or security guard, lounge reservations, a personal shopper at the airport, flowers or personalized gifts and private meeting rooms, among other luxuries.
For an extensive list of the benefits of the Airport Butler facility, visit the airport’s website here.
When traveling to new places, changes in climate, diet and environment can leave you feeling under the weather. Luckily, Vancouver International Airport has its own pharmacy, equipped with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, as well as beauty products, vitamins and supplements.
It is located before security in the Domestic Terminal on Level 1 and is conveniently close to the airport’s medical clinic. This walk-in medical center provides passengers with specialized care and its well-trained health professionals and doctors are able to issue injury management services and travel medicine, among other things.
Vancouver International Airport prides itself on providing total access to all parts of the airport for every passenger. The airport’s detailed travel guide focuses specifically on on-site accessibility for passengers who struggle with mobility or have special requirements for traveling. You can plan your trip in advance with the help of the downloadable accessibility brochure by visiting the airport’s website here.
With two functioning terminals and upwards of 22 million passengers a year, Vancouver International Airport has more trans-Pacific flights than any other Canadian airport and its proximity to Asia has helped to create a thriving and culturally diverse atmosphere inside the terminal buildings. The airport offers extensive opportunities for shopping and cultural experiences, including a range of cuisines and all the facilities you would expect to find in a large, busy and modern flight hub.
Passengers with special requirements can contact the airport’s customer care staff before arrival on +1 604-207-7077.
Facilities at Vancouver International Airport include:
Smoking areas
Customer care counters
Green coat volunteers
Quiet area
Priority baggage
Dental care services
Postal services
Chapel
Pet collection
Lost and found
Pharmacy
Free WiFi
Currency exchange
Concierge service
Luggage and shoe repair
ATM machines
Information desk
Lounges
Spa
Salon
Cell phone waiting area
Corporate parking program
Business class parking
JetSet parking
Terminal parking
Long-term parking
Drop-off zone
Toilets
Disabled access
Florist
Baby-changing facilities
Trolleys
Shopping
Duty free
Convenience stores
Newsagents
Designer brands
Souvenirs
Food
Burgers
Fried chicken
Oriental food
Fast food
Sandwiches
Drinks
Bar and grill
Ale and beer
Wine bars
Coffee shops
Pamper yourself
Equipped with four branches of Canada’s best-loved spa and salon chain, Absolute Spa, Vancouver International Airport is a great place to relax and indulge in a touch of luxury before your flight.
Absolute Spa offers pamper packages and a range of treatments, including massage, hair styling and removal, as well as makeup application, eyebrow waxing, foot care, hand and nail treatments, facials and tanning.
Feel revitalized at the airport and kick back in the tranquil haven that is Absolute Spa.
Vancouver International Airport has a wide range of premium lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge, the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, the British Airways Lounge and the Cathay Pacific Lounge. While some of these are provided specifically for the use of passengers traveling with certain airlines, the Plaza Premium Lounge is open to all passengers, regardless of which airline is carrying them. The lounge's first-rate facilities include plush soft furnishings, nap rooms and showers, as well as signature hot food dishes and refreshments, free WiFi, workstations and charging stations.
Among the retailers and designer shops at Vancouver International Airport are specialized souvenir and gift stores offering unique Canadian products. Discover BC stocks a great range of gourmet and locally made foods, including maple syrup, teas, almond bark and tasty chocolates, while Crafthouse provides travelers with handmade souvenirs from artists and creators from around British Columbia. Bring your friends and family a slice of Canada from the extensive gift ranges in the airport’s souvenir stores.
Vancouver International Airport proudly promotes the art and culture that the city has to offer. The works of local artists and items from British Columbia’s distinguished cultural history are on display for all passengers to see at the Lattimer Gallery, located adjacent to The Jade Canoe before security in the International Terminal.
Passengers can purchase artworks from the gallery and take home their very own piece of Canadian culture. YVR’s interior and architecture is inspired by British Columbia’s natural landscape and is decorated with art reflecting its First Nations heritage.
Visit the airport’s various sculpture and art exhibitions, such as the spectacular 'Spirit of the Sea' collection, and let Canada stay with you.
The public observation area at Vancouver International Airport is free of charge for all passengers and is an excellent spot from which to see planes coming and going while you take in the surrounding landscape.
There is seating for at least 150 people to gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows and survey the airfield. The observation area is fun and educational for adults and children alike and even boasts information-packed touchscreen panels along with games, telescopes and an interactive model of Sea Island.
You will find the observation area before security on Level 4 of the Domestic Terminal.
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