Vancouver International Airport

The Canada Line SkyTrain runs from the station next to the terminal to Waterfront station in downtown Vancouver. Taxis, rideshare and pre-booked cars take you door to door, which is easier with luggage or cruise bags.

YVR is on Sea Island in Richmond, south of downtown Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. It is connected to the city center by the Canada Line and by road over the bridges from Sea Island.

Yes. Passengers flying to the United States clear US immigration and customs at YVR before boarding, so they arrive in the US as domestic passengers. Allow extra time before a US flight.

More than 26.9 million passengers used YVR in 2025, a record for the airport, with 57 airlines serving 129 non-stop destinations.

The South Terminal is a separate, smaller terminal on Sea Island used by regional airlines and floatplane connections. Most passengers use the main terminal; check your ticket if you are flying a small regional airline.

Alaska cruises leave from Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. You can reach it by taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car, or take the Canada Line to Waterfront station, a short walk from Canada Place.

Yes. Whistler is reached by the Sea-to-Sky Highway north of Vancouver. Scheduled coaches and private transfers run from the airport, and in winter the road can be affected by snow, so allow extra time.

Air Canada and WestJet both run major operations at YVR, with flights across Canada and the United States, to Mexico and Hawaii, and across the Pacific to Asia. Many Asian, US and European airlines also fly here; in 2025 the airport hosted 57 airlines.

Most passengers use the main terminal, which has separate domestic, international and US (transborder) areas. A small South Terminal on Sea Island serves regional airlines and floatplane connections. If someone is meeting you, tell them whether you arrive on a domestic, US or international flight.

International passengers clear Canadian border services first, using the primary inspection kiosks or Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app, then a border officer. After baggage claim, international and US arrivals exit through the customs hall into the arrivals level; domestic arrivals go straight from baggage claim to arrivals.

Taxis wait at the official stands outside the arrivals level, and Uber and Lyft pick up at signposted zones outside the terminal. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers inside the arrivals area. Ride-hailing fares rise at busy times, while a taxi takes you door to door downtown or to Canada Place.

Vancouver is on Pacific Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving. Canada uses the Canadian dollar, and cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere. It rains often from autumn to spring, so a waterproof layer is useful when you arrive.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.