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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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Richmond
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"Beautiful airport...one of the most beautiful I've seen & Free wifi!"(76 Tips)
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Brad MaysAugust 29, 2013They've opened up a couple more restaurants, so you have more options beyond the Starbucks pastry case.
best airport on the continent by far.. EXCEPT worst baggage handlers perhaps in the world. average wait for luggage is 30+ minutes. i imagine the baggage handlers strive for YVR to fail. seems so.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Always happy to come back home!
RachelAugust 12, 2013From Canada to America - have your border security info all ready as you go through US Customs before getting on the plane!
If you don't have your luggage beside you and sleep, security will wake you and think you are homeless.... Mine was stuck between international and domestic waiting for it to open at 6am.
The Canada Line train goes downtown and runs every few minutes. Walking distance from most major hotels downtown.
Kotak Mahindra BankMay 3, 2012Airport Offer- Kotak Royale Visa Signature Credit Card members get 2 free accesses/ calendar quarter with complimentary food & beverages at Lounges - International and Domestic Departures *T&C apply Read more
Always remember to remove your belt when going through security. It's the one thing I forget and get dinged on.
Departing the YVR to take the Millennium Line will cost you 9$ a ticket. They don't care for bus passes or polite Canadians. Bring a fare save ticket.
When you get the "pat down" at security ask them if it was good for them too! (Smile when you say it)
If they give you one of these stickers on your boarding pass you can use the Nexus line at security even if you don't have a Nexus card
Watches and (sometimes) shoes and hats can stay on through security screening.
BC Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureAugust 13, 2012Check out photos of the water ceremony at Vancouver International Airport. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/6928732642/"
Food selection needs work, but amazing wifi and always clean.
Mark KupasrimonkolAugust 19, 2014If you're transferring, its worth rushing to be first in the security line. You will get the pat down, and it's super slow.
Sebastian KomorMay 26, 2013Great for arriving, not so much leaving. A tad confusing. Hard time finding tgecproper Air Canada check in. I was told there is no reason for the 100 dollar fee for 2nd piece of luggage. $grab!
Rebecca MurphyDecember 1, 2014Free wifi! If you've got a late flight, just a warning that most food places past security close around 10pm.
If you're new to Vancouver and heading Downtown take the Canada Line skytrain it's way cheaper than a cab.
Air Canada domestic check in is a breeze. Self-tag your bag, they scan it, drop it on a conveyer belt. It seems like there's never any lineup.
If you buy a Canada Line ticket at the airport, there is a $5 surcharge. For 2 people, possibly cheaper to take a cab.
TranBCJuly 12, 2012Check out photos of the water ceremony at Vancouver International Airport. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc/6928732642/
Anne FreemanSeptember 21, 2015Cruised through customs, had time to shop and plane was on time. Unlike the flight here. Going home is awesoms.
Emiko AJune 3, 2012Security Screening: Laptop, belt, heeled shoes & liquids in the basket. Leave your meds, lunch and 3DS in your bag.
There are Trusted Traveler (Nexus) designated lines at international departures security
When your flight is ready for boarding.... Relax! Wait until the line is gone otherwise you'll be waiting like a lemon.
You can get 1L of Jim Beam for $20! Better than the US
Charging stations near the gates are really handy. Make sure you've got the right plug adaptor though (still in Canada!)
Canadians now go thru electronic kiosks at #YVR for entry into US, but still need to see agent briefly
amazingly decent pho in the international terminal before security.
One of the few remaining airports with free wifi. Connected yet? What are you waiting for?!
Good place to people watch and listen to the languages. The airlines coming here are pretty uncommon too.
The PinheadsAugust 16, 2011There is some decent food at the food court. If you are hungry and in a rush, that's a great choice, also free wifi!
- Customs Yaaaaaaay! Fun game.... Try and make them smile. Good luck.
- If you use the global entry machine then you don't need to fill out the blue US departure form.
Nicest airport I've ever been in. Make sure you give yourself extra time to get through security. On rare occasions they can be painfully slow.
DJuly 28, 2014The domestic, US (E gates), and domestic arrivals all have spas so you can get a massage to kill airport time. International does not. :(
Jo LinAugust 24, 2014free WiFi, clean and efficient airport. Food option is better outside of the airport though
The bear is always here to give you a high 5! #smile #enjoylife
Tyler YangAugust 7, 2014I've been to many airports around the world, yet YVR always comes out on top in terms of a clean, organized and comfortable airport. There's free WIFI, outlets for charging, decent shopping & food.
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
Canada
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
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- 24 Hours
(604) 207-7077
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