# YVR — Vancouver International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for YVR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/YVR.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T23:01:06.082+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Vancouver International Airport
- IATA: YVR
- ICAO: CYVR
- City: Vancouver
- Country: CA (CA)
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Distance from city: 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of Downtown Vancouver
- Runways: 3
- Terminals: 2
- Annual passengers: 26.2M
- Hub for: Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines
- Official website: https://www.yvr.ca

## Overview

Welcome Vancouver International Airport (YVR) isn't just a hub for air travel; it's also a streamlined transit hub thanks to the integrated Canada Line station. Located just 12 km southwest of Downtown Vancouver, YVR offers travelers the ease of stepping directly from train to terminal. Beyond the seamless connectivity, the airport's distinctive touch is evident in the display of Indigenous art and a quieter ambiance that sets it apart from other North American behemoths. The landside food and shopping offerings are an added bonus, even for those not flying. At a glance Handling 26.2 million passengers a year, YVR serves as a major hub for Air Canada, WestJet, and Pacific Coastal Airlines. Its dual-terminal setup consists of the Main Terminal, primarily for Air Canada and WestJet, and the South Terminal, which caters to Pacific Coastal Airlines. Despite the airport's size, the compact yet intelligently planned layout ensures that navigating between domestic, international, and U.S. areas in the Main Terminal remains relatively straightforward. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal is divided into domestic, international, and U.S. zones while the South Terminal focuses on regional fl…

## Terminals (2)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Air Canada, WestJet
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/terminals/main
- **South Terminal** — airlines: Pacific Coastal Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/terminals/south

## Shops (1)

- **ICE Currency Exchange** — Main · Banking & Currency
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/shops/ice-currency-exchange-main

## Parking (4)

- **Gateway Valet Parking** — Valet · $31.00 + $20.00 Valet Fee/day · Curbside (0 min. walk)
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/parking/gateway-valet-parking
- **jetSet** — Remote · $33.00/day, $149.75/week · 5-7 min free shuttle
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/parking/jetset
- **Terminal Parkade** — Short stay · $67.75/day, $14.75/hr · 1-5 min walk
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/parking/terminal-parkade
- **Value Long Term Lot** — Long stay · $29.50/day, $4.50/hr, $159.75/week · 4 min. free train
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/parking/value-long-term-lot

## Ground transport (3)

- **Lyft, Uber, Kabu** — Rideshare
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/transport/rideshare
- **YVR Taxi Service** — Taxi · Varies by destination · Zone-based fares apply; meter rates for other destinations
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/transport/taxis
- **YVR Taxis** — Taxi
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/transport/taxis-2

## Insider tips

- _Time_: Use the Canada Line station built into the terminal complex for the fastest downtown connection.
- _Local_: The terminal's public areas provide solid food choices at non-airside prices—check these out before security.
- _Insider_: Pre-visit the interactive map for detailed navigation tailored to each terminal's domestic, international, and U.S. sections.
- _Quiet_: Venture away from central areas for less crowded waiting spaces—especially useful if you're pre-flight lounging.
- _Avoid_: Mind the walking times indicated on maps when transferring domestically or internationally—they're more accurately long than the compact airport suggests.
- _Money_: Consider porter services if you have bulky items like skis or multiple bags to ease your way through long concourses.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/YVR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/yvr/departures — HTML page with live departures