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Vancouver International (YVR)
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Vancouver International (YVR)

Vancouver International (YVR) is located in Vancouver, Canada.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: Plaza Premium Lounge in Pier B (Domestic) offers showers and rates 5/5, with pay-per-use access for non-members. For international arrivals, Cathay Pacific Lounge in Pier D (International) also rates 5/5 and includes showers, though access requires boarding pass or Frequent Flyer status. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Pier C is accessible via Star Alliance membership and provides shower facilities..

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7 airport or day-use options

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120 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Vancouver International

Vancouver International (YVR) is located in Vancouver, Canada.

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Airport Facilities

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Sleep Pods

["Terminal D, near International Departures"]

Showers

["International Terminal Maple Leaf Lounge", "Plaza Premium Lounge in Transborder Area"]

Healthy Dining
Fast Track
Security Wait

~25 min avg

Min. Connection

50 min

Priority Pass (8)
Lounge Beds
Spa Services

["Absolute Spa"]

Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Vancouver International (YVR)

12 routes
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Vancouver International

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US West Coast

12 routes

98 · Minimal
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Latin America

8 routes

88 · Minimal
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US East Coast

22 routes

74 · Moderate
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Australia/NZ

3 routes

43 · Noticeable
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UK & Western Europe

8 routes

24 · Severe

Airport Operations

Total Routes
112
Daily Departures
340.5
On-Time Departures
39%
On-Time Arrivals
38%
Avg Departure Delay
27 min

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Transport

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Currency Exchange

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Luggage Storage

Bag storage options

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
08L / 26R3,025 m61 mConcrete
08R / 26L3,499 m61 mConcrete
13 / 312,224 m61 mConcrete
26A1,067 m23 m—
XX1,067 m23 m—

Frequently Asked Questions

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Vancouver International (YVR) offers direct flights to 120 destinations across 5 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.