Your ultimate guide to Vancouver airports
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Major airports in Vancouver
Discover Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport is more than just a well-connected transit hub. It's also a celebration of art and culture from Indigenous communities across Canada, featuring various stunning instalations.
Airport Code (IATA):
(YVR)
Location:
Vancouver
Address:
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A4
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada Rouge, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air North, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Capital Airlines, Cascadia Air, Cathay Pacific, Central Mountain Air, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Condor, Delta Air Lines, Eva Airways, Fiji Airways, Flair Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Harbour Air, Helijet Airways, Horizon Air, Icelandair, Iskwew Air, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Purolator Courier, Qantas, Seair Seaplanes, Sichuan Airlines, Sunwing, Tofino Air, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore, Xiamen Airlines, ZIPAIR
Annual Passenger Traffic:
24,900,000
Brief History:
Vancouver International Airport opened in 1931. Even though it's the country's second busiest airport, it's a hub for the national airline Air Canada.
Discover Abbotsford International Airport
Abbotsford International Airport is charming and clean, providing passengers with some peace and quiet before their flight.
Airport Code (IATA):
(YXX)
Location:
Vancouver
Address:
30440 Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
WestJet, Flair Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
1,200,000
Brief History:
Abbotsford International Airport was constructed in 1943. It's the host of the annual Abbotsford International Airshow, which is one of the largest in North America.
Flights to and from Vancouver
Popular destinations reachable from Vancouver include Seattle, San Francisco, Calgary and Los Angeles. Some major airlines operating in the city are Air Canada, American Airlines, Air France and British Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
Vancouver’s rapid transit rail called Canada Rail can take you to Vancounver Airport quickly. You could also call a taxi or get a Lyft, Uber or KABU. Car rental companies located at the airport are Avis, Alamo, Budget and a few more. Finally, daily parking rates start at $27.50.
You could reach Abbotsford Airport with the Valley Airporter Shuttle, the Abbotsford Airport Shuttle or the Driverseat Abbotsford. There are also other daily buses that connect the airport to Vancouver and other cities. There are also five car rentail providers at the airport, as well as enough parking space for all visitors. The daily parking rate is $9.
Vancouver International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Abbotsford International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
No
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
No
Vancouver airports currency exchange
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