Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport is the second-busiest airport in Canada, located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, approximately 12 kilometers south of downtown Vancouver. YVR opened in 1931 and has developed into a premier gateway between North America and the Asia-Pacific region, handling over 26 million passengers annually. The airport features a domestic terminal, an international terminal, and a south terminal for regional and floatplane operations. YVR serves as a hub for Air Canada and WestJet, and hosts numerous Asian and Pacific carriers including Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Korean Air. The Canada Line, a rapid transit rail service, connects the airport to downtown Vancouver in approximately 25 minutes and is integrated into the broader TransLink public transit network. Vancouver International is renowned for its extensive collection of Pacific Northwest Indigenous art, including the monumental jade canoe sculpture by Haida artist Bill Reid, which has become a symbol of the airport. YVR has been repeatedly named the best airport in North America by Skytrax and is recognized for its efficient operations and passenger experience. The airport's position on Canada's Pacific coast gives it a geographic advantage for routes to East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.