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Vancouver International Airport Guide (YVR)

Airport info
Code: YVR
Address:
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 1Y7, Canada
Location:

The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver.

Number of terminals: 3
Telephone:
(604) 207 7077.
Timezone: GMT -8:00
Vancouver International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Vancouver International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Vancouver Airport underwent considerable development between 2000 and 2009, the latest development being the opening of a direct rapid transit rail link connecting it directly to central Vancouver.

Information: 

Customer service counters can be found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International terminals. Tourism British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: (604) 207 0953/1598) counters are located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals and can help with accommodation, sightseeing and ground transportation tickets; multi-lingual services are available.

Website: 
www.yvr.ca
Transfer between terminals: 

The glass corridor walkway, known as the 'Link', connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.

Driving directions: 

The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Hwy 99. Follow signs for Hwy 99 South, and then the airport.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: The Canada Line rapid transit rail link (tel: (604) 953 3333; www.translink.bc.ca) offers frequent services between the airport and downtown Vancouver; journey time is 26 minutes.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Late at night, the N10 night bus takes over from the Canada Line services. Bus schedules are available from Customer Service Counters and Visitor Information Centres in Arrivals.

Taxi: More than 400 licensed taxis are available from outside the Domestic and International terminals daily 24 hours.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Royal Bank of Canada has a branch in the Domestic Terminal. ATMs and bureaux de change are located in both the International and Domestic terminals. The International Currency Exchange (tel: (604) 656 1704) office on Level 3 in International Departures (pre-security) provides fax and photocopying services. Full postal facilities and mobile phone hire are available in the Arrivals area of the Domestic Terminal (inside 7-Eleven). Telephones and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Wireless Internet access is also available.

Food: 

Licensed bars and restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars and coffee shops are located throughout the airport.

Shopping: 

Most shops are located in the International and Domestic Departures areas. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal, with one outlet also available in the Domestic Departures area.

Luggage: 

Left-luggage facilities are available from CDS Baggage Storage (tel: (604) 303 4519), in the Arrivals area of the Domestic and International terminals.

Other: 

The Domestic Terminal also has a pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic and dry cleaners. There are spa services, a 24-hour nursery and children's play areas.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The CDS Business Centre (tel: (604) 303 4500) in the International Terminal offers fax and photocopying facilities, computer workstations and Internet ports. Full meetings and conference services are offered by the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (tel: (604) 207 5200; www.fairmont.com) above the US terminal.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible to disabled passengers. There is a general information telephone line for the hearing impaired (tel: (604) 207 7070). Disabled parking and wheelchair-accessible taxis are available. The shuttle services between the terminals and car parks are also wheelchair-accessible.

Car parking: 

Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National/Alamo and Thrifty have facilities on the ground floor of the Parkade, close to the terminal. Off-airport companies Discount and Enterprise can be contacted at the pick-up location near the economy parking lot.

Airport hotels

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (tel: (604) 207 5200; www.fairmont.com) is located on the airport site. Major hotels in the vicinity include the Vancouver Airport Marriott (tel: (604) 276 2112; www.marriott.com), the Holiday Inn Express (tel: (604) 273 8080; www.hiexpress.com) and the Radisson President Hotel & Suites (tel: (604) 276 8181; www.radisson.com). Accommodation booking is available through the travel agent in the Arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal and the Super Natural British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: (604) 683 2000), located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel is located within Vancouver International Airport. The hotel has a health club and spa, soundproofed rooms, a bar and restaurant.

Telephone: (604) 207 5200.
Website:
www.fairmont.com
Radisson President Hotel & Suites

Radisson President Hotel & Suites is located near Vancouver International Airport and provides a free shuttle bus service to/from the airport. Facilities include a heated swimming pool, restaurant and extensive conference facilities, including a ballroom.

Telephone: (604) 276 8181.
Website:
www.radisson.com
Vancouver Airport Marriott

Vancouver Airport Marriott is located 5km (3 miles) from Vancouver International Airport in the suburb of Richmond, and provides a complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant as well as business and fitness facilities.

Telephone: (604) 276 2112.
Website:
www.marriott.com

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