Airline Tickets from Vancouver

General Info

Airport Address: Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750, Airport Postal Outlet, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1Y7, Canada
Distance and Location: The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver
Airport Website: www.yvr.ca
Airport E-mail: Via the airport's website
Airport Telephone: 604 207 7077
Country Code: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The glass corridor walkway, known as the ‘Link', connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.

Information and Customer Care Desks

Customer service counters can be found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International terminals. Tourism British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598) counters are located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals and can help with accommodation, sightseeing and ground transportation tickets; multi-lingual services are available.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: ATMs, bureaux de change and banks are located in both the International and Domestic terminals. Full postal facilities and mobile phone hire are available in the Arrivals area of the Domestic Terminal. Telephones and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Cafe and restaurants: Licensed bars and restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars and coffee shops are located throughout the airport. Shopping facilities: Most shops are located in the International and Domestic Departures areas. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal, with one outlet also available in the Domestic Departures area. Luggage services: Left-luggage facilities are available from CDS Baggage Storage (tel: 604 303 4519), in the Arrivals area of the Domestic and International terminals. Other services: The Domestic Terminal also has a pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic and dry cleaners. There is a spa, 24-hour nursery, and a children's play area on the ‘Link' walkway; baby change facilities and children's play areas are also located at many other areas around the airport.

Car Parking Info

Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals. Call the information line (tel: 604 207 7077) for further parking information.

Driving by car from/to Vancouver

The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Highway 99. Follow signs for Highway 99 South, and then the airport. The airport is located on Grant McConachie Way.

Public Transportation from/to Vancouver

How to reach: By Taxi: Over 400 licensed taxis are available from outside the Domestic and International terminals daily 24 hours. Renting a car: Limojet Gold Express operates from the airport daily around the clock (tel: 604 273 1331). By Bus: The Airporter bus (tel: 604 946 8866 or 1800 668 3141 ; website: www.yvrairporter.com) serves central Vancouver hotels, the cruise ship terminal, and bus and train stations. Tickets are available from the Airporter desk in the Arrivals area of the terminals, at the pick-up point, or on the bus. Scheduled Translink (tel: 604 953 333; website: www.translink.bc.ca) bus services are also available to Downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and various destinations in Washington State. Bus schedules are available from Customer Service Counters and Visitor Information Centres in Arrivals.

Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the largest city in British Columbia and the second largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest region. It is bounded by the Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, the Fraser River, the city of Burnaby, and the University Endowment Lands. Vancouver is named after Captain George Vancouver, a British explorer. The city is famous for its ability to preserve natural beauty being a huge and developed metropolis. Stanley Park which is one of the largest urban parks of the North America is situated in Vancouver. The city landscape is dominated by the North Shore Mountains. The city was made world famous due to its breathtaking views.

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