Layovers At YVR Vancouver Int’l Airport

Have a few hours to spare before your next flight? Wondering what there is to do if you leave the airport?

YVR Airport is located in the city of Richmond, B.C., directly south of Vancouver. With beautiful parks, world-class shopping and some of the best Asian food in North America, Richmond is well worth a visit.

How long do I need?

We recommend arriving at YVR early: at least three hours before your departure time for an international flight, and two hours for a domestic flight.

If you have at least three additional hours to spare, you should have plenty of time to leave the airport and explore a bit of Richmond.

Need a secure place to store your bags? CDS Baggage offers affordable luggage storage at YVR’s Main Terminal from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. To find locations and pre-book your drop off, visit www.cdsbaggage.ca.

How do I get to Richmond?

YVR is connected to Richmond via the Canada Line, a light rail train with a station right inside YVR’s Main Terminal.

Trains run every 6 to 20 minutes from 5:07 a.m. to 12:46 a.m. For current fares and schedules, visit thecanadaline.com. You can purchase tickets from the machines inside the station, or simply tap your credit or debit card at the gate to pay.

The station is located on Level 4 of the Main Terminal. Follow signs for “Train to City” or ask a staff member for help.

You can also get to Richmond by:

• Taxi: Taxi stands are located on Level 2. Travel within Richmond from YVR is a fixed rate of $20 or $23, depending on your destination.
• Ride App: Lyft, Uber and KABU are authorized providers of Ride App services at YVR. Pickup is in designated areas on Level 2.