Vancouver Airport

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Traveller Comments....

"I had never intended to stay inside YVR for 65 hours straight. It just sort of happened... " (ziggzagzac)

"The airport is so grand" (?)

"I would like to thank the staff of Vancouver Airport for the most beautiful, clean and comfortable airport I have ever been stuck at. " (Bob and Paul)

"I was able to pick up an open WIFI connection from the hotel" (?)

Recent Review

by drvannostren
I work at YVR, and have seen people sleeping, and have scouted out MANY spots to take naps myself. There's free WIFI available now across the entire airport, so there's no need to go near the Fairmont Hotel if you don't want. This is however the best spot to sleep, endless rows of seats with cushions and armrests only ever 3 seats or so which gives you room to curl up and snooze. Flights end around 2am, and don't start again until 6. 24/7 Food at 7-11, Burger King and Subway. Everything else closes a bit early, but with those 3 choices, as long as you're not there daily, it's great! Very clean (most of the time) the cleaners are a bit loud but they won't go out of their way to bother you. Not too cold, or hot, so find a good spot and stretch out. There's people who sleep in the domestic side, mostly I think because they haven't explored, word to the wise GO ALL THE WAY TO THE USA END FOR THE BEST AREA.

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Airport Lounges

• Plaza Premium Lounge - Domestic
  
• Plaza Premium Lounge - International
• Plaza Premium Lounge - USA Departures
  
• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Domestic
• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Transborder
• Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - International

Airport WiFi / Internet

Free wireless internet is available at Vancouver Airport.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the Vancouver Airport does not appeal to you, there is a hotel inside the airport....

• Fairmont Vancouver Airport - Located in the US Terminal.
  They offer drop-in access to the showers. Day use packages start at $99 for a 4 hours between the hours of 8am-8pm. Ear plugs and eyesmasks are provided if required.

More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport

• Food
  There are many food and coffee options landside and airside, such as Milestones Restaurants, Swiss Chalet, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and the usual Burger King, Subway and Pizza Hut stuff.
• Luggage Storage / Lockers
  International Terminal (Level 2) - CDS Baggage Services. Rates range from $3.50-7.00 based on a 24-hour period. Same rates apply for a shorter time period.
• Showers
  Landside - The Absolute Spa, located on the lobby level of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. The rate is $15 plus taxes and includes access to the pool, healthclub (workout facilities) and showers.  Hours: 8:30am – 9:00pm.
  Airside - Plaza Premium Lounges (International and Domestic Terminals)
• Spa and Salon
  Absolute Spa and Hair Salon @ YVR has several locations throughout the airport if you need to get yourself cleaned up before or inbetween flights.
  Domestic Terminal - Landside, Level 1
  Domestic Terminal - Airside, Gate C32
  Domestic Terminal - Airside, Gate C44
  US Terminal - Airside, Gate E85
  Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel - (US Terminal) - Landside
• Chapel
  Ask the person at the Information Desk
• Dental and Medical Clinics
  This is probably here more for the airport employees. Location: Domestic Terminal - landside, level 1
• Car Rentals
  Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Thrifty. Location: Ground floor of the parkade.

Airport Hours

open 24 hours

Airport Transportation: Getting There

• The Canada Line - connects the airport with downtown Vancouver and Richmond
  Boarding Location: located between the International and Domestic Terminals.
  Duration: 26 minutes to Vancouver and 18 minutes to Richmond
  Frequency: 4 - 7 minutes
  Hours: 4:40am - 1:05am
  Fare: a $5 CanadaLine YVR AddFare Tax in addition to the regular fare.
• Taxis, shuttle buses and the usual means of transportation are also available.

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Last Updated: 04 Dec 2010 | Sources: Vancouver International Airport

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