British Columbia Travel Guide

Vancouver International

Airport Code

YVR

Full Airport Name

Vancouver International Airport

Location

The airport is located eight miles (13km) south of Vancouver.

Time Zone

GMT -8 (GMT -7 between the first Sunday in April and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Phone Number

Tel: +1 (604) 207 7077.

Terminal Transfer

The two terminals are within walking distance of each other, but a courtesy shuttle is available.

Ground Transport

The Canada Line, part of the city's AirLink network, connects the airport to downtown Vancouver in about 25 minutes. The service runs every 8 to 20 minutes and costs $8.75 to downtown during the weekdays, $7.50 on weeknights and weekends. Scheduled buses are available to downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and Washington State; the Airporter bus to downtown Vancouver costs C$13.50 one way. Courtesy shuttles transport passengers to the Long-Term Parking Lot, South Terminal, local hotels and other destinations near the airport. Public bus services to Vancouver, Richmond and further afield are available at the Airport Station Bus Terminal, near the Delta Hotel; information on schedules and fares is available at TransLink, Tourism InfoCenters and Customer Service counters in both terminals. Car rentals and taxis are also available, as are Highend Limousines (604 298 1000).

Car Rental

Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty are represented next to the terminal on the ground floor. Highend Limousines (604 298 1000) are also available to rent.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available around the clock outside the terminals. Look for the green signs which indicate a taxi pick-up position. Taxis charge around C$27 for the 30 minute journey into downtown. Price and journey time is higher during rush hour. A tip of 10 to 15 per cent is expected.

Airport Facilities

Both terminals have ATMs, bureau de change and a bank. There is a selection of bars, restaurants and fast food outlets scattered throughout the airport, as well as a variety of shops, including duty-free, Internet access, baggage storage and a medical center. Children's play areas and a nursery are also available.

Car Parking

A selection of short- and long-term parking options are available, with a shuttle bus linking the more distant parking areas to the terminals. Valet parking is also available.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.yvr.ca