The international airport of Vancouver (YVR) is located 12 kilometers southwest of the city center. Opened in 1931 it is today the second-busiest airport of Canada with three runways and 25 million passengers per year. YVR is a well-designed airport and probably absolutely hassle-free to pass through. In addition to the local airlines (and Air Canada being the biggest user) also Air France, Air China, Air India, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines use YVR. Local connections within Canada – even to Tofino on Vancouver Island are possible.
The only unusual thing for me was the toll declaration to be done upfront to immigration: there is a large amount of terminals which ask you some questions and print a piece of paper afterwards that you have to give to the immigration officer. Just look out for a terminal that lights up green on top to signal it’s free. Car rental is available in the multi-storey car park on the other side of the airport road, signs will guide you there. Public transport is best possible with the SkyTram that takes you directly to the city center of Vancouver and to the Waterfront near Canada Place.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver
Canada
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