Vancouver International Airport – YVR Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada is one of the busiest cities in Canada, which explains why it has the second busiest airport next to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Vancouver International Airport takes its home in Richmond, British Columbia around 7.5 miles from Downtown Vancouver. The airport outnumbers North America and Europe in its direct flights to China. It has the US Border Preclearance facilities and is owned by Transport Canada. It has received several distinctions like the international best airport awards.
Best Time to Visit
Vancouver International Airport offers one of the best airport services in Canada and the world. It is composed of a domestic and international terminal, and the south terminal. The airport has its own station in the SkyTrain Network and Bus lines. It is an inclusive airport with features that are friendly to handicapped passengers. It connects British Columbia to major cities all over the world with nonstop flights to Europe, Asia, Oceania, United States, Mexico and other airports in Canada. In 2017, the airport has served 24 million passengers. The airport has service and facilities such as restaurants, bars, cafes, duty-free shops, banks, currency exchange counters, health care services, baggage storage, spas, clothing cleaning and repair, hotels and conference facilities, and postal services.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Vancouver International Airport has several hotels within and nearby. Pacific Gateway Hotel has scheduled shuttle to the airport every 20-minutes. For a more peaceful stay, Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers the only soundproofed rooms within the airport vicinity. Another hotel is Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel.
The nearby airports are Victoria International Airport in Victoria, British Columbia and Kelowna International Airport in Kelowna, British Columbia.
