Airport Vancouver
Destined to be the world's gateway to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver International Airport is Canada's West Coast hub and the country's second-busiest airport, with almost 17 million passengers a year strolling through its two terminals.
Make your own arrangements in advance for transport to and from the airport
Distance from city centre
12km (7.5 miles) south-west of Vancouver.
Airport parking
The airport offers hourly and daily parking facilities in the Parkade, right next to the terminals. Long-term parking is found in the Economy Lot, adjacent to the Parkade, and with access to the terminals under covered walkways. The cheapest on-site parking is found at the Long-Term Parking Lot, which is served by shuttle bus to and from the terminals. A valet-parking service is also offered at both the domestic and international terminals, at a higher price. Reservations can be made online. Pay the cashier or use one of the express pay stations before exiting.
Specific airport features
If you need any help navigating the airport's terminals, ask a Green Coat volunteer for assistance. Be prepared for a long wait when you reach immigration.
Airport code
YVR
Airport telephone number
+1 604 207 7077
Airport website
Terminals
KLM operates out of the International Terminal, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with long-haul and pan-European flights.
No. of terminals
Three
Transport between terminals
It is a 15-minute walk between the international and domestic terminals. The free South Terminal Shuttle connects all three terminals.
International Terminal
All flights to and from all other international destinations, including the U.S., operate out of the International Terminal. To check-in, go to level 3.
Domestic Terminal
Flights to destinations within Canada depart from the Domestic Terminal. Check-in is found on level 3 of the building.
South Terminal
Small regional airlines operate out of the South Terminal.
