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Vancouver International Airport

También conocido como: Vancouver Airport, YVR Airport.

YVR · CYVR · Vancouver

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Vancouver International Airport
Código IATA
YVR
Código OACI
CYVR
Ciudad
Vancouver
País
Canada
Coordenadas
49.1939, -123.1840
Zona horaria
America/Vancouver
Terminales
Main terminal (domestic, international and US areas) and South Terminal

Sobre Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the main airport for Vancouver and British Columbia, Canada. It sits on Sea Island in Richmond, south of downtown Vancouver, and is linked to the city center by the Canada Line SkyTrain.

Air Canada and WestJet both run major operations here, and in 2025 the airport hosted 57 airlines flying to 129 non-stop destinations, with a strong network across Canada and the United States and many routes across the Pacific to Asia, plus flights to Europe, Mexico and Hawaii.

The main terminal is divided into domestic, international and US (transborder) areas, with US preclearance for flights to the United States. A separate South Terminal on Sea Island serves small regional airlines and floatplane connections.

From the airport, most travelers head into downtown Vancouver and Canada Place, where Alaska cruises depart, to Richmond, Burnaby and the North Shore, or on along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Squamish and Whistler.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Vancouver Airport Authority

Passengers per year

More than 26.9 million in 2025, a record

Airlines and destinations

57 airlines and 129 non-stop destinations in 2025

US preclearance

Available for flights to the United States

Consejos de llegada a Vancouver International Airport

If you arrive from outside Canada, you clear Canadian border services first, using the primary inspection kiosks or Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app, then a border officer. Visitors from visa-exempt countries need an approved eTA before flying to Canada.

After baggage claim, international and US arrivals exit through the customs hall into the arrivals level; domestic arrivals go straight from baggage claim to the arrivals level. If someone is meeting you, tell them whether you are arriving on a domestic, US or international flight.

Outside, follow the signs to ground transportation: taxis wait at the official stands, rideshare apps use signposted pickup zones, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers in arrivals. The Canada Line station is a short walk from the terminal. Vancouver is on Pacific Time, and it rains often from autumn to spring.

Transporte terrestre

The Canada Line is the quickest way downtown if you travel light; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, cruise bags or ski gear.

  • Canada Line to downtown Vancouver

    The SkyTrain station is next to the terminal, and trains run to Waterfront station downtown, with a branch to Richmond. Quick and frequent, but you carry your bags to your hotel.

  • Taxi from Vancouver airport

    Taxis wait at the official stands outside arrivals. Door to door to downtown and Canada Place.

  • Rideshare

    Uber and Lyft pick up at signposted zones outside the terminal. Fares rise at busy times.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in arrivals, useful for families, cruise passengers and trips to Whistler along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

  • Coaches to Whistler

    Scheduled coaches run from the airport to Whistler, mostly in ski season; book ahead.

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Terminales

Main Terminal

Domestic, international and US (transborder) flights, with US preclearance for flights to the United States. Most travelers use this terminal.

South Terminal

A separate small terminal on Sea Island for regional airlines and floatplane connections.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Vancouver; many Asian, US and European airlines also fly here.

Air Canada Main Terminal

Cities across Canada and the United States, Asia, Europe, Mexico and Hawaii

Guía de la aerolínea

WestJet Main Terminal

Cities across Canada and the United States, Mexico, Hawaii, Asia and Central America

Guía de la aerolínea

Preguntas frecuentes

How do I get from Vancouver Airport to downtown?

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.

Where is Vancouver International Airport?

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.

Does Vancouver Airport have US preclearance?

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.

How many passengers use Vancouver Airport?

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

What is the South Terminal at YVR?

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.

How do I get from Vancouver Airport to the cruise terminal?

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.

Can I get from Vancouver Airport to Whistler?

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.

Which airlines fly from Vancouver Airport?

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.

How many terminals does Vancouver Airport have?

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.

What happens when I arrive at Vancouver Airport from abroad?

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.

Where do I get a taxi or Uber at Vancouver Airport?

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.

What time zone and currency apply at Vancouver Airport?

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.

¿Por qué reservar con Airport Transportation?

Ofrecemos transporte privado desde cualquier aeropuerto hasta cualquier hotel al mejor precio, y contamos con licencia y cobertura de responsabilidad total.

¿El transporte es privado o compartido?

Airport Transportation ofrece únicamente transporte privado: en vans, SUV de lujo o minibuses.

¿Los precios son por persona o por vehículo?

Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.

¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

¿Cómo los encuentro en el aeropuerto?

Sal por completo del aeropuerto. Verás a representantes con carteles: busca el logotipo de Airport Transportation o tu nombre.

¿Qué tipo de vehículos utilizan?

Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.

¿Cuentan con seguro?

Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.

¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.

¿Con cuánta antelación debo reservar?

Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.

¿Qué métodos de pago se aceptan?

PayPal es nuestro método de pago principal; también hay una opción de pago en efectivo al reservar por nuestro sitio web. Las tarjetas de crédito se aceptan a través de PayPal.

¿Los vehículos tienen aire acondicionado?

Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.

¿Qué pasa si mi vuelo se retrasa?

Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.

¿Puedo hacer paradas durante el trayecto?

Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

Todos los precios están en USD. A través de PayPal puedes pagar en casi cualquier moneda; los pagos en efectivo se aceptan solo en USD.

¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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