Vancouver International Airport (IATA code: YVR, ICAO code: CYVR), known in French as Aéroport international de Vancouver, is a civil airport located on Sea Island, within the city of Richmond, in the province of British Columbia, approximately 15 km from Downtown Vancouver, in Canada. It is the main airport serving the Vancouver metropolitan area and one of western Canada’s principal air transport hubs, with extensive international and transpacific connections.
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Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Transportation and ground access
The airport is located on Sea Island, about 15 km from Downtown Vancouver, with road access via Grant McConachie Way and Arthur Laing Bridge. Main transportation options include taxis, app-based ride services, the Canada Line, buses and rental cars.
The Canada Line provides direct rail access to Downtown Vancouver in approximately 25–30 minutes and is one of the most convenient ways to avoid road traffic. During the early morning hours, when trains are not running, the N10 night bus provides an alternative connection.
Trips from YVR to Vancouver operate under a fixed zone-based fare system. As a reference, the fare to Downtown Vancouver, in the Canada Place area, is CAD 46, including the airport surcharge. Trips to destinations outside the designated zones are charged by the meter.
Zone-based fares apply to trips departing from the airport; journeys to YVR may have different fare conditions.
Trains provide direct connections to Downtown Vancouver and Waterfront Station in approximately 25–30 minutes. Passengers can also reach Richmond by transferring at Bridgeport Station.
Trips departing from YVR–Airport to stations outside Sea Island are, in certain cases, subject to the CAD 6.50 YVR Airport AddFare, in addition to the regular TransLink fare. This surcharge does not apply to trips to the airport or free travel between Sea Island stations. Certain passes and fare products are also exempt.
The Canada Line does not operate throughout the entire night. Outside its operating hours, the N10 night bus provides transportation between the airport, Richmond and Downtown Vancouver.
To reach Airport South by public transportation, the 412 Sea Island South bus connects Bridgeport Station with this part of the airport, where South Terminal and other regional aviation facilities are located.
The airport also provides free shuttles for internal transportation, including connections between the main terminal and South Terminal, as well as dedicated services to parking facilities and other areas of the airport.
South Terminal also has a designated pickup area next to its building.
Passengers should follow the instructions in their ride-hailing app and the airport’s ground transportation signs. Passenger drop-offs take place in designated areas on Level 3 (Departures) of the main terminal and at authorized locations in Airport South.
Passengers can reach the rental car facilities on foot from the terminal by following the signs to the offices across the access roadway.
Other rental companies maintain off-airport facilities and provide shuttle services from designated courtesy shuttle pickup areas.
Connections to South Terminal
In addition to its main terminal, YVR has a separate South Terminal located in Airport South, a distinct area of the airport serving selected regional flights and specialized aviation operations.
Connections to the main terminal are provided by the free A1 South Terminal Shuttle, with stops at the domestic and international departures areas, South Terminal and the floatplane facilities in Airport South.
The shuttle operates on seasonal schedules and is not available 24 hours a day. Passengers should confirm whether their flight departs from South Terminal and allow additional time for the transfer when planning their arrival at the airport.
Distinctive featureAn airport complex located on Sea Island, with a main terminal for domestic, international and U.S.-bound flights, and a separate Airport South area serving regional flights, coastal aviation and floatplane operations, connected by free shuttle services.
Airport facilities
Location
- Country Canada
- Region British Columbia
- Subregion Metro Vancouver
- Island Sea Island
- Locality Richmond
- Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
- Coordinates 49.194722, -123.1825
Airlines and destinations
| Airline | Destinations |
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 Air Canada
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San Francisco (SFO) Aeropuerto de Singapur - Changi (SIN) Aeropuerto de Kelowna (YLW) Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) Portland (PDX) Calgary (YYC) Showing 6 of 25 · Show more destinations |
 Jazz Aviation
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San Francisco (SFO) Aeropuerto de Kelowna (YLW) Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) Portland (PDX) Calgary (YYC) Aeropuerto de Edmonton (YEG) Showing 6 of 11 · Show more destinations |
 WestJet
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Aeropuerto de Kelowna (YLW) Calgary (YYC) Aeropuerto de Edmonton (YEG) Honolulu - Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) Kona (KOA) Kahului (OGG) Showing 6 of 11 · Show more destinations |
 Air Canada Rouge
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Calgary (YYC) Aeropuerto de Edmonton (YEG) Honolulu - Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) Kahului (OGG) Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Las Vegas - Harry Reid (LAS) Showing 6 of 7 · Show more destinations |
 Flair Airlines
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San Francisco (SFO) Calgary (YYC) Aeropuerto de Edmonton (YEG) Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Los Angeles (LAX) Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) Showing 6 of 7 · Show more destinations |
| Cargojet Airways |
Calgary (YYC) Aeropuerto de Edmonton (YEG) Aeropuerto de Tokio-Narita (NRT) Louisville - Muhammad Ali (SDF) |
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Nearby airports
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Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) 39.0 mi (62.8 km)
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Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 39.4 mi (63.4 km)
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Bellingham Airport (BLI) 40.3 mi (64.9 km)
- Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) 127.0 mi (204.4 km)
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Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 178.4 mi (287.1 km)