Richmond Vancouver International Airport Departures (YVR)

Vancouver Airport is a public establishment in Vancouver, Canada, and is one of the largest airports along the western coast of North America. It is also the second busiest airport in the country, and is rated as one of the best in terms of services. In 2011, Vancouver Airport handled just over seventeen million passengers. The airport has the IATA code of YVR. Vancouver Airport departures are offered by a large number of airline carriers, and for departing passengers, there is a wide selection of facilities. The airport departure lounges are also well constructed and fairly easy to navigate. Passengers can reach their flight from Vancouver Airport by a variety of transport options, and there are parking areas for those who drive their own vehicles.

Vancouver International Airport is located approximately 12km, or 7.5 miles from Downtown Vancouver, on Sea Island, and in the area of Richmond. It is an airport serving cities and towns in the British Columbia region of Canada, and is found to the north-west of Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Aldergrove and Abbotsford. The city of Vancouver and its airport is also south of Squamish and Whistler and to the south-west of Kelowna and Kamloops. South of Vancouver are American cities as well, such as Bellingham, Everett and Seattle. Passengers on Vancouver Airport departures can leave their own cars at the airport, as there are three main parking lots available. The parkade and Economy Car Park are nearest to the terminals, while long-term parking is further, with free shuttle services for transport. The airport road is known as Grant McConachie Way, and leading to this road are the Highways 99 and 91. Highway 7, Granville Street and SE Marine Drive are other roads which are commonly used for airport access.

Departing passengers who would rather travel by public transport have a variety of options. Vancouver Airport is the only airport in Canada with its own railway station, and its rail link to Richmond and Downtown Vancouver is most convenient. It is known as the Canada Line, and there are frequent train connections. Although many passengers travel by train to Vancouver Airport, there are also buses from many of the popular hotels in Richmond and Vancouver. The Aeroshuttle is one of these buses. Long-distance buses from Whistler and Squamish, Victoria on Vancouver Island and Seattle in Washington State are a popular way to travel to the airport as well. Taxis and limousines can be hired from Aerocar Service for transport to the airport.

Vancouver Airport consists of three terminal buildings. All flights to other Canadian cities will depart from the Domestic Terminal, while flights to international destinations or the United States will depart from the International Terminal. This building can also be referred to as the U.S. Terminal. The Domestic and International Terminals are the main passenger buildings of Vancouver Airport, and are located a short distance apart. Between them is the Link Building, where passengers have access to the YVR-Airport Train Station. The South Terminal, or third airport building, is found in a more remote location. There are parking areas at this terminal, but most of the buses stop at the main buildings. The trains also do not reach the South Terminal. However, passengers can transfer between the terminals by a free shuttle bus that operates three times an hour. The South Terminal is a regional hub for small airplanes, float planes, helicopters and corporate charters. Flights from the airline companies of KD Air Corporation, Orca Airways Ltd and Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd will depart from the South Terminal.

Vancouver Airport has won several notable airport awards since its existence, and has been considered by many as best when it comes to airport operations. In 2007 and 2010 it was announced as the ‘Best North American Airport’ by Skytrax, and it is also known as the Best Canadian Airport. The airport’s extensive facilities for passengers on departure flights include several check-in options. There are conventional check-in counters in all the terminals, on the departure level, as well as numerous self service check-in kiosks, which are even found in the parking areas of the airport and at key transportation and tourist hubs in the region. Common-use self-service kiosks allow passengers to access multiple airlines from one machine, which makes the check-in process much quicker and easier. The precise check-in times should be confirmed with your airline company. All passengers will also pass through pre-board screening processes, regardless of their destination or airline company. It is recommended for passengers to follow the signs to their gate, and then to find the nearest security checkpoint available.

Passenger and baggage screening processes are the responsibility of CATSA, or the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, at all Canadian airports. In addition to the checkpoint areas, there may also be spot checks within the gate lounge areas, as CBSA officers regularly patrol these areas. Ensure that you have ‘packed smart’ for your journey, placing as many liquid substances in hold luggage, and that hand and hold luggage does not contain any prohibited items. Ensure that all baggage is within the weight requirements as set by your airline company as well. Vancouver Airport is also one of the airports that have U.S. Customs and Border Protection services, which means that all passengers on flights to the United States can be cleared before leaving Vancouver, and will not need to pass through border protection procedures at the airport of their arrival.

Vancouver Airport is a hub for the airline companies of Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Transat, and is considered as a major gateway between Canada and Asia, as well as between Canada and the United States. There are non-stop departure flights available every day to various cities in Asia, Europe, Oceania, the U.S. and Mexico, as well as to various other airports in Canada. A few destinations offered by the airlines of Vancouver Airport include Beijing, Hong Kong, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Sydney, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Glasgow-International, Paris, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Denver, Seattle, Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Kelowna and Calgary. Additional airline companies at Vancouver Airport include Air Berlin, Air China, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Miami Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Lufthansa, US Airways and WestJet.

Vancouver Airport facilities for departing passengers are extensive, and include the Plaza Premium Lounges in the main terminals, hotel and conference facilities at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, banking and currency exchange options, postal services, baggage services and many airport shops and restaurants. Healthcare services are available as well, and all airport terminals are accessible to disabled passengers. Information and assistance is available twenty-four hours a day by the Customer Care Staff and from Green Coat volunteers, who can be found throughout the airport. Porter services can be arranged as well. Contact the airport at 604-207-7077 for further details regarding Vancouver Airport departures.

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Airline Flight No. Scheduled Actual Status
Frankfurt (FRA) Lufthansa LH493 16:15 Scheduled
San Francisco (SFO) Air Canada AC568 16:20 Scheduled
Mexico City (MEX) Air Canada AC996 16:20 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) WestJet WS120 16:30 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) Air Canada AC222 16:35 Scheduled
Montreal (YUL) Air Canada AC312 16:40 Scheduled
Victoria (YYJ) Air Canada Express AC8161 16:40 Scheduled
Cranbrook (YXC) Air Canada Express AC8298 16:40 Scheduled
Phoenix (PHX) Air Canada Express AC8816 16:40 Scheduled
Toronto (YYZ) Porter Airlines Canada PD308 16:40 Scheduled
Zurich (ZRH) Edelweiss Air WK11 16:40 Scheduled
Tokyo (HND) All Nippon Airways NH115 16:45 Scheduled
Edmonton (YEG) Air Canada Express AC7780 16:50 Scheduled
Campbell River (YBL) Central Mountain Air 9M587 16:50 Scheduled
Toronto (YYZ) Air Canada AC186 17:00 Scheduled
Terrace (YXT) WestJet WS3107 17:00 Scheduled
Kelowna (YLW) WestJet WS3324 17:00 Scheduled
Ottawa (YOW) WestJet WS614 17:05 Scheduled
Toronto (YYZ) WestJet WS722 17:05 Scheduled
San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines UA2064 17:15 Scheduled
Toronto (YYZ) Air Canada AC124 17:30 Scheduled
Portland (PDX) Air Canada Express AC8654 17:30 Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) Air Canada Express AC8806 17:30 Scheduled
Denver (DEN) United Airlines UA1105 17:30 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) WestJet WS122 17:30 Scheduled
Campbell River (YBL) Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P757 17:30 Scheduled
Las Vegas (LAS) WestJet WS1794 17:35 Scheduled
Honolulu (HNL) Air Canada AC519 17:40 Scheduled
Edmonton (YEG) Flair Airlines F8832 17:40 Scheduled
Victoria (YYJ) WestJet WS3183 17:40 Scheduled
Prince Rupert (YPR) Air Canada Express AC8092 17:45 Scheduled
Fort St. John (YXJ) Air Canada Express AC8369 17:45 Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) Delta Connection DL3968 17:45 Scheduled
Penticton (YYF) Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P1309 17:45 Scheduled
Frankfurt (FRA) Condor DE2455 17:50 Scheduled
Amsterdam (AMS) KLM KL682 17:50 Scheduled
London (LHR) British Airways BA86 17:55 Scheduled
Tokyo (NRT) Cargojet Airways W81801 17:55 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) Air Canada AC224 18:00 Scheduled
Toronto (YYZ) Air Canada Cargo AC7202 18:00 Scheduled
Victoria (YYJ) Air Canada Express AC8163 18:00 Scheduled
Comox (YQQ) Air Canada Express AC8321 18:00 Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) Alaska Horizon AS2223 18:00 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) Flair Airlines F8804 18:00 Scheduled
Prince George (YXS) WestJet WS3297 18:00 Scheduled
Prince George (YXS) Air Canada Express AC8345 18:15 Scheduled
Edmonton (YEG) WestJet WS174 18:15 Scheduled
Los Angeles (LAX) Air Canada AC558 18:25 Scheduled
Honolulu (HNL) WestJet WS1864 18:25 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) WestJet WS124 18:30 Scheduled
Kahului (OGG) WestJet WS1852 18:30 Scheduled
Tokyo (NRT) Cargojet Airways W81809 18:30 Scheduled
Powell River (YPW) Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P219 18:30 Scheduled
Comox (YQQ) Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P749 18:35 Scheduled
Salt Lake City (SLC) Delta Connection DL4009 18:40 Scheduled
Munich (MUC) Lufthansa LH477 18:40 Scheduled
San Diego (SAN) Air Canada Express AC8768 18:50 Scheduled
Winnipeg (YWG) Air Canada Express AC7798 18:55 Scheduled
Kelowna (YLW) Air Canada Express AC8280 19:00 Scheduled
Edmonton (YEG) Air Canada AC246 19:05 Scheduled
Reykjavik (KEF) Icelandair FI694 19:05 Scheduled
Kelowna (YLW) WestJet WS3328 19:05 Scheduled
Victoria (YYJ) Pacific Coastal Airlines 8P119 19:05 Scheduled
Portland (PDX) Alaska Horizon AS2292 19:07 Scheduled
Cincinnati (CVG) Cargojet Airways W81925 19:10 Scheduled
Whitehorse (YXY) Air North 4N568 19:10 Scheduled
Prince George (YXS) WestJet WS3474 19:12 Scheduled
Winnipeg (YWG) WestJet WS360 19:15 Scheduled
San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines UA1083 19:20 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) Air Canada AC226 19:30 Scheduled
Victoria (YYJ) Air Canada Express AC8167 19:30 Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) Alaska Horizon AS2033 19:30 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) WestJet WS126 19:30 Scheduled
Sacramento (SMF) Air Canada Express AC8598 19:40 Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) Delta Connection DL3887 19:55 Scheduled
London (LHR) Air Canada AC860 20:00 Scheduled
Calgary (YYC) Cargojet Airways W8550 20:00 Scheduled
Edmonton (YEG) Cargojet Airways W8554 20:00 Scheduled

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