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(Vancouver International Airport)
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Getting to YVR Airport
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Average travel time from Vancouver
23 minutes
Average price from Vancouver
$32
Average distance from Vancouver
12 kilometers
Sample rider prices are estimates only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.
YVR airline terminals
Look up your airline below to make sure you arrive at the correct departures gate.
Please note that some airlines fly out of multiple terminals. Visit the official YVR Airport website to check for any service changes.
Main Terminal
Aer Lingus, Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air North, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Azores Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Central Mountain Air, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Delta, EGYPTAIR, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Kish Air, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lynx Air, Malaysia Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sunwing, TAP Air Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, Xiamen Airlines
Your car options to YVR
What to do at YVR Airport
Early for your flight? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport when you get there.
Visit the official YVR Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
- Carl’s Jr. (Fast Food, located at Gate B14)
- True Burger (Burgers, located at Gate C43)
- Paragon Tea Room (Coffee/Tea, located at Level 3)
- El Chiquito (Mexican/Latin, located at Gate C46)
- Paper Planes Cafe (Coffee/Tea, located before security)
- Rice Tales (Asian, located at Gate C46)
- Stanley Park Taphouse (Bar, located at Gate B12)
- Pacific Farms Market (Coffee/Tea, located at Gate C29)
- Whistler Taphouse & Grill (Bar, located at Gate C45)
- Pacific Coast News Café (Sandwiches, located at Gate B20)
- Bars
- Stanley Park Taphouse (Bar, located at Gate B12)
- Whistler Taphouse & Grill (Bar, located at Gate C45)
- Shopping
- Rogers’ Chocolates (Sweets, located at Gate C31)
- Flight Stop (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Gate B17)
- 7 - Eleven (Convenience, located at Level 1)
- Brooks Brothers (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate C31)
- Herschel Supply (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate C29)
- tentree (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate B15)
- iStore (Electronics, located at Level 3)
- Relay (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Gate C31)
- Chanel (Health/Beauty, located at Gate C30)
- Ladurée (Sweets, located at Gate C30)
- Lounges
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate B17)
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate C29)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate C29)
- Food & Restaurants
- Salmon n’ Bannock On The Fly (Seafood, located at Gate D71)
- Wendy’s (Fast Food, located at Level 3)
- Church’s Chicken (Fast Food, located at Gate D71)
- Freshii (Healthy, located at Level 3)
- Purebread (Bakery, located at Level 3)
- Lift Bar and Grill (Asian, located at Gate D71)
- Pajo’s Fish & Chips (Seafood, located at Level 3)
- Urban Crave (Restaurant, located at Level 3)
- Hanami Express (Asian, located at Gate D71)
- Thai Hang (Asian, located at Level 3)
- Shopping
- Hermès (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate D53)
- Red Cedar Market (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Gate D72)
- BVLGARI (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate D53)
- Le Labo (Health/Beauty, located at Gate D53)
- Chloé (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate D53)
- Vancouver Marketplace (Convenience, located at Level 3)
- So Chocolate (Sweets, located at Gate D70)
- Salvatore Ferragamo (Clothing/Accessories, located at Gate D53)
- Thinking Canada (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Level 3)
- Cartier (Jewelry, located after security)
- Lounges
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate D67)
- Cathay Pacific Lounge (Lounge, located at Level 3)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate C52)
- SkyTeam Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate D53)
- Food & Restaurants
- Starbucks (Coffee/Tea, located at Multiple Locations)
- Subway (Fast Food, located at Multiple Locations)
- Tim Hortons (Coffee/Tea, located at Multiple Locations)
- Joe and The Juice (Juice, located at Multiple Locations)
- A&W (Burgers, located at Multiple Locations)
- Japadog (Asian, located at Multiple Locations)
- Vino Volo (Bar, located at Multiple Locations)
- Dirty Apron (Restaurant, located at Multiple Locations)
- UpMeals (Healthy, located at Multiple Locations)
- Bars
- Vino Volo (Bar, located at Multiple Locations)
- Shopping
- Pacific Coast News (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- Pacific Coast News (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- Virgin Books (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- Hudson (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- Best Buy (Electronics, located at Multiple Locations)
- World Duty Free (Duty Free, located at Multiple Locations)
- Hudson News (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- BC Lottery Ticket Centre (Newsstand/Books, located at Multiple Locations)
- Food & Restaurants
- Galiano Cafe (Sandwiches, located at Gate G1)
- Shopping
- Galiano Gifts (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Level 1)
- St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Level 1)
- Food & Restaurants
- Sal Y Limon (Mexican/Latin, located at Gate E88)
- Root98 (Healthy, located at Gate E87)
- Banh Shop (Asian, located at Gate E84)
- Canucks Bar & Grill (Fast Food, located at Gate E81)
- Globe@YVR (Restaurant, located at Level 4)
- Jetside Lounge (Bar, located at Level 4)
- Bars
- Jetside Lounge (Bar, located at Level 4)
- Shopping
- Discover BC (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Gate E88)
- BC Sports Zone (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Gate E88)
- CNN Newsstand (Newsstand/Books, located at Gate E83)
- Tech on the Go (Electronics, located at Gate E88)
- Lounges
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate E88)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Lounge, located at Gate E85)
Top questions about YVR Airport
- How early should I get to YVR?
We recommend getting to the airport 3 hours early for international travel. Reserve a ride ahead of time to help minimize wait times. You can even save your trip to your Uber account to take the guesswork out of scheduling airport dropoff and pickup.
- Where will I be dropped off?
Your Uber driver will take you to the departures entrance at the terminal that you select.
- How much will my Uber trip from YVR cost?
The cost of an Uber trip from YVR Airport depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride, you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- Can I arrange a pickup at YVR?
Yes. Go to our YVR Airport pickup page for more information.
- Can I hail a taxi using Uber to get to YVR Airport?
No, but you can view other dropoff ride options once you provide your trip information above.
- Will my driver take the fastest way to YVR Airport?
Your driver has directions to your destination (including the fastest way to get there), but you can always request a specific route. Tolls may apply.
See other airports near Vancouver
Not leaving from YVR? See information about other airports in the area.
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