Vancouver International (YVR) Airport Guide

Layout

• Domestic — Air Canada, WestJet, regional carriers.
• International — long-haul carriers and US Preclearance area.
• South Terminal — small commercial flights to BC interior.

Getting there

• Canada Line SkyTrain to downtown — 25 minutes for a few dollars.
• Taxi/Lyft/Uber — 25 min off-peak.

US preclearance

Clear US Customs at YVR before US-bound flights. Allow 90+ minutes.

Lounges

• Maple Leaf Lounge at international and preclearance.
• Plaza Premium at domestic and international.

Weather

• Coastal fog affects mornings; rain is a fact of life but rarely disruptive on its own.

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