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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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Sea Island, Richmond
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"Beautiful airport...one of the most beautiful I've seen & Free wifi!"(75 Tips)
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Tim WrayMay 5, 2012YVR - Gateway to Vancouver Real Estate! Call "Tim Wray" on (604) 781-5692 or go to "
Paul BruggerJune 10, 2013Tweet @FlightStatus with your flight number and get real-time flight updates via Twitter. Remember to "like" this tip :) please.
You can go 100% paperless here! Scan your Itinerary QR code to the check-in. They email or text your boarding pass to you. Show the attendants your mobile and they scan it there.
There's a secret tunnel for staff use, but if you're sneaky enough you'll be first in line at security using it!
Beautiful airport. Free WiFi. Good selection of food. Too bad most shops close at 8pm.
Julia LuJanuary 5, 2019International terminal has comfy chairs to sleep in if your flight gets delayed.
Josh MartinApril 26, 2019Avoid the huge line to the taxi and take the train instead. Super easy to use with Apple Pay—no need for a ticket/card.
Wincy WooJuly 23, 2013WestJet people are amazing here! Thanks for helping me get me on the next available flight. Such great friendly service!
Alex DobyanDecember 18, 2017It's a beautiful airport and certainly impressive upon arrival - but I found there wasn't that much to write home about for an airport of its size during a wait for a flight.
Nice, clean, big airport. Lots of nice hidden places no one knows off 😉
Timothy RobertsMarch 25, 2013Beautiful airport! The local attached hotel had awesome pool and amenities. Only 26$ for use
NEXUS is your best friend here - US transborder customs in 5 minutes or less. Security in 3 minutes or less (you skip the entire line)
Free wifi has always been the norm at airports. However YVR had it early. If your airport durst have free wifi. Speak up.
One of my favourite airports. It's decently big but well laid out
Dale MaclarenMarch 10, 2014Go to 7-11 and buy a Fairsaver book of 10 tickets and save the $5 Airport fee if taking public transit!
Mat BrownAugust 18, 2016Check out the SkyTrain for a ride to the city that is both slower and more expensive than a cab.
Betty McPhersonApril 5, 2014If heading downtown take the sky train...super easy, quick and cheaper than a taxi!- They're voted best in North America for 6 straight years in a row. They always have clean bathrooms
John EdwardJanuary 7, 2014Friendly, free wi-fi and easy to navigate what more would you want in an airport.
Roam MobilityApril 17, 2012Heading to the US? Pick up a Roam Mobility SIM card or phone at iStore. Unlimited talk and text for just $3/day. Located in the domestic terminal of YVR.
Click for last minute food deals http://www.yvr.ca/en/shopping-dining-services/special-offers.aspx FYI: YVR's Food on the Fly available @ any YVR restaurant. Food's packaged in travel-friendly bag.
Justin BertramJanuary 24, 201420 minutes to check-in, go though security, and get checked by US CBP. Great and speedy work, YVR.
Bijan YoungAugust 15, 2017Well organised on way out. Daft approach in passport control by machine. Decent selection of shops.
francis fontanillaJune 29, 2012Free wi fi! Only in YVR. I've been through different airports in the US and none can beat YVR on this. Not even Japan has free wi fi.
If you are just coming inti Vancouver and have an iPhone, you may like the free iPhone app 'Dirty Spoon!'. It reveals health region reviews for any place serving food in Vancouver.
Smoked salmon on toasted bagel at Skyway Sandwiches & salads in the US terminal is a great way to start a trip. Cheap, healthy, and tasty.
Natalie VJanuary 30, 2017Easy to get to via sky train from downtown, which is nice. Security was slow though and computer system for delta was down.
Josh FerraraSeptember 6, 2013Easily the best international customs interaction I've ever experienced! So effortless.
@JaumePrimeroSeptember 4, 2013Free wifi! Whoever said there is no such thing as a free ride was full of it. Way to lead by example YVR!
US flight after 8:30pm? You depart out of the International Terminal and will go through customs upon arrival in the US.
Kristen Martino AndersonAugust 18, 2014Didn't love Vancouver but glad I've experienced it. Strathcona was fabulous though!!
Nimajneb RussoMarch 8, 2012wifi is free only at the airport but not on Fairmont Hotel.if you're travelling light you may keep the blankets and small pillows from your flights just in case you're next flight get cancelled
If you plan to pack a bottle of wine in your check in bag, make sure it's in a sealed bag and wrapped with layers of towel!
Eric de KokFebruary 25, 2013They have new automated customs kiosks. Scan your Canadian passport or PR card , insert the claim card and away you go. Very slick.
Passbook is the way to go for e-boarding paases. Going green is super easy!
Moe DexlerDecember 15, 2016Everything moves slowly here. If I didn't know better, I would have thought I was in Miami, FL.
Mindy KarukApril 17, 2013Construction going on to improve airport, you may be without a Tim Horten's at your gate and will have to walk to the other side
best airport on the continent by far.. EXCEPT worst baggage handlers perhaps in the world. average wait for luggage is 30+ minutes. i imagine the baggage handlers strive for YVR to fail. seems so.
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
Canada
Richmond BC V7B 0A4
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