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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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"Beautiful airport...one of the most beautiful I've seen & Free wifi!"(76 Tips)
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Mary PoppinsApril 23, 2018I love everything about this beautiful airport ,the interior design, the friendly staff and officers and the aroma is amazing .I think it is one of the best airports in the world.❤️😍👍❤️Upvoted 1 week ago
YVR is truly a world class facility. One of my favourites. Domestic departure section has some great sandwich shops. International departures has ample places to sit and charge devices. Streamlined!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Grace RodriguezJune 13, 2014The Fairmont Hotel is the best airport hotel. If you're stuck and have to stay there, sign up for a Presidents Club membership online beforehand -- it's free! -- to get complimentary WiFi access.Upvoted 6 days ago
Polina KomisarovaNovember 20, 2017The best way to get to the city at night is by taxi. You can find it just near the exit. And prices are the same as you will get it via apps or direct calls to services 🚕👍
Best airport in North America. Beautiful, clean and efficient. The aboriginal art and water features contribute to a wonderful arrival experience.
M. R.May 7, 2014Vancouver International is Air Canada and Canada's gateway to the Pacific. Free WiFi, good shops and native Canadian art make it a good connecting hub. Unfortunately, peak times can mean long waits.
IrinaAugust 14, 2014YVR is as close to perfect as an international airport can get. Friendly, courteous, clean. Oh, and the views are amazing! Gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. I know!!! I am talking about an airport!
Lauren BaconSeptember 23, 2013The observation area (4th floor, domestic terminal) is a great rainy day - or early morning - hangout for young kids & their caregivers. Nonstop entertainment & easy to get to by Skytrain.
Shelley LeeMarch 25, 2019The transportation is convenient for anyone, highly recommend to take a Skytrain and get off in Yaletown station, you won't be disappointed about the local art atmosphere and restaurants!
Vivian DiasSeptember 27, 2017The immigration at the airport is super quick. No long times or queues if any kind. Baggage takes time to get to you though. Super clean and spacious
Thomas GirardOctober 12, 2018Beautiful clean airport, free fast wifi, modern and not busy. Relax have a coffee and get some work done. This is the place!
Roger MaJuly 1, 2016Canadian immigration officers love to harass and interrogate you randomly inside terminal if you're Asian. They assume everyone is mainland Chinese and carry loads of $$$ on hand. 😂😂😂
Yogi WiputraSeptember 4, 2011No need for cab any more! Skytrain only $3.25 to downtown or $2.50 to Richmond. Nice abalones in arrival passageway. Stock up your souvenirs in Gastown though. Expensive here, even if it's tax free.
Has to be one of the best airports in the world. Make sure you have a Nexus pass to skip the line in departures!
Dayron Arias™February 28, 2013This is a great airport, if you're traveling international you must wait long lines but if your an American Express cardholder you get great benefits :) other than that this is a great airport :)
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Quiet airport with awesome decoration based on nature motifs-including a live aquarium! Also lots of native American art. Beautiful. Food is OK. Lots of power points and free WiFi!
dave sampsonJuly 27, 2010The Sky Train is best way to get into the city. After you pick up your bags find the elevator to the 4th floor. Look for the signs to Canada Line. Last price was $8.75 to get to downtown. Be sure to
Steve McDanielSeptember 18, 2014Great exit Aiport. Has some good food spots. You need nexus to avoid the lines as don't accept global entry. But at the end you go into global entry expedited passports processing.
I love studying at the observation area located at the domestic terminal. It's open 24/7, free wifi, outlets available, a lot of food options, and you get to watch planes!
When in Vancouver, be sure to visit Fitness Town to learn about all the fun, fitness things you can do in one of the best cities in the world (just saying...)
Canada Line can be accessed by both domestic and international terminals. Domestic is in the annex (take the elevator/stairs on the extreme left of the baggage pickup, Intl. just walk straight out!
If you have spare time before a flight go have lunch, dinner or drinks in the lounge at the Fairmont Airport - the best airport restaurant in the country.
AnnaApril 30, 2014Amazing place to spend the waiting hours! A lot of facilities for the travellers, a nice staff and the best washrooms I've ever seen in an airport.
ArdenJanuary 30, 2014Must go thru immigration and customs if connecting to USA from an international flight. YVR is considered the first port of entry for USA even though it's Canada.. But at least you get a Canada stamp?
One of the best international airports I have ever used. Clean, comfortable, good food / shopping options. Nice west coast feel!
Great airport with Timmy's, free WiFi and charging stations at the gates. Take your kids to observation deck to learn about planes.
If you are connecting from within a Canadian city to a us one, there is no nexus line. Give yourself lots of time. Also, if you don't have nexus, you should.
LorynLuluJune 14, 2015Free wifi, friendly staff, breakfast places open early and nice restrooms. Very good first impression!
Gina Bell ⚓October 27, 2012don't hold breathe4parking close2domest dep if you have truck & someone req assist/extra time cuz of long walk w:health issues-ripped new 1 by "commissionaire" for running in to make sure they made it
If you are overnighting in Vancouver and don't want to drag your luggage with you, there's an affordable luggage storage service available on the baggage carousel level.
After travelling this year around the US and Europe, I can honestly say this is still the best airport. FREE wireless Internet and free luggage carts. Plus an amazing duty free store.
normally you go through US immigration and customs here at YVR, except for flights leaving after 8pm, then you do it when you land. (E gates are US-bound only with pre-clearance: D gates are int'l)
British Columbia Visitor CentreJanuary 15, 2013Make sure to check out and check into the British Columbia Visitors Centre's located on the arrivals level for discounted attractions and accommodations
Tim CyrAugust 6, 2013Of you're early and driving stop in at the Petro Canada station for a few minutes to save on parking the car. And you can grab water or a treat for guests as well.
𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜November 9, 2023Easy in and out. Catching a connection? See if you have time to go into town briefly.
One of the best (if not the best) airport with native art. Have your camera out when leaving the plane
Greg EckenrodeMarch 8, 2015White Spot is roomy and even had an open port for powering my phone. All around the food court are plenty of outlets to recharge. Especially on a 5 hour layover.
Spacious airport, lounges are okay, friendly staff, well organized and it even features a little waterfall in the arrivals area 😃
Here to take a Air Canada Flight? Stop at the closest bar FIRST and take a shot or 2 of Tequila, then go 2 the store & get some Vasaline. NOW you R properly prepared 4 your AC experience. GOOD LUCK!
Always have hope! I embarrassingly left my iPad in a baggage cart last night AND the great folks at YVR (you know who you are!) turned my IPad into Lost and Found! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Beautiful airport! Make sure to have your camera ready for the amazing artwork!
hussein sDecember 7, 2014Flights to Asia, Europe, USA, Mexico, & other airports within Canada. Rapid transit skytrain & N10 night bus connect the airport's international & domestic terminals to Richmond & downtown Vancouver
Accept for customs, it's often times a pretty smooth and uneventful airport. Plenty of memorabilia options.
RexAugust 6, 2022If you are flying to America, you might go through customs here, so you won’t be able to do your Global Entry interview on arrival. Also no Priority Pass lounge in the US terminal
Spoon CarvalhoApril 4, 2017One of the better Airport I've flown through. Flying to the US was time consuming. A single line just to get to the TSA. Going though US customs was a joke, get their early if flying internationally.
This is considered the best airport in America for 8 years in a rool
Andy JonesMay 23, 2018Probably the most traveller-friendly airport I’ve been to. Very well designed for the human traffic with adequate signage and voice-over.
Michael VillarApril 25, 2012If u are one of the lucky ones to get stopped by customs your probably going to miss your flight. I had a great time with the customs agents for three hours!
Avoid the $5 airport transit surcharge by buying a pack of tickets from the 7eleven downstairs in domestic
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
Canada
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
Canada
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- 24 Hours
(604) 207-7077
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"Best deal in town for Seniors - all zone ticket $1.75 on Sunday - even from airport if you have fare saver ticket."
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"Spacious. Lots of information staff. Friendly."
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"A very convenience airport with skytrain connection to the city. But watch out for the non-peak hour skytrain schedule."
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