Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia is located 13 km (8 miles) from downtown Vancouver.

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Flights

Qantas flights QF75 and QF76 arrive and depart from the Main terminal.

Codeshare flights

Codeshare flights operated by other airlines also arrive and depart from the Main terminal. 

Departures

Ticketing

There are no ticketing facilities available. Contact Qantas within North America for assistance.

Check-in

Check-in counters and self-service kiosks are open 4 hours prior to departure for Qantas operated services, and close 1 hour before departure. 

For Qantas codeshare flights, check in with the operating carrier.

Online check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online check-in opens 24 hours before your flight departure and closes 2 hours before international flight departures.

Flight status

View our flight status page for departure information.

Arrivals

Regardless of your final destination, you must collect your baggage and clear customs in Canada.

Baggage

Baggage carousels are located in the arrivals hall after passport processing.

Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Contact Swissport Baggage at +1 604 303 3758 for help with lost, delayed and damaged baggage, or if you’ve left any items onboard.  

Flight status

View our flight status page for arrival information.

Transfers

Transfer between terminals

A free shuttle bus is available between the Main terminal and South terminal.  

Domestic, international and USA flights operate out of the Main terminal and regional flights operate out of the South terminal.

From Qantas international arrivals to domestic connections

If you’re transferring to a domestic flight with Air Canada, collect your bags, clear customs and make your way to the domestic section and check in again for your next flight.   

If your connecting flight is with WestJet, collect your bags, clear customs and proceed through the arrivals hall where you’ll find their service counters to check in for your flight. 

For all other Canadian domestic connections, collect your bags and proceed through customs. Follow the signs to your next airline check-in area, which is about a 10 minute walk.  

USA arrivals to Qantas international departures

When checking in for your flight from the United States, confirm with your airline if your bags will be through checked to your Qantas flight, or if you need to collect them in Vancouver. 

If your bags are through checked, then on arrival in Vancouver, clear customs and either proceed to the check-in desk to collect your boarding pass, or to the departure gate.

Otherwise, collect your bags, then after clearing customs, follow the signs to International Departures, level 3, to check in for your Qantas flight.

Domestic arrivals to Qantas international departures with through checked baggage or carry-on baggage only

Follow the signs to International Departures, level 3, and proceed to the designated boarding gate.

Lounges

Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the Vancouver Associated Lounge

Transport

Transport Details
Car The airport is approximately a 30 minute drive from downtown Vancouver.  Visit Vancouver Airport for the latest parking rates.
Taxis The taxi rank is located at the exit of the international arrivals area. The approximate charge to the downtown waterfront area is C$46, visit Vancouver Airport for the latest set zoned taxi fares.
Canada Line rail service The Sky Train leaves from the terminal station and is a 26 minute journey to downtown Vancouver or 18 minutes to Richmond centre. Follow the signs marked Canada LineOpens in a new tab or window for the station platform.
Car hire All major car rental agents operate from Vancouver Airport and most are located a short distance from the Main terminal. Agencies National/Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Dollar/Thrifty are located on the lowel level of the Parkade. Off-site rental car companies Sixt and Routes provide a shuttle service from the terminal.
Hotel transport Most airport hotels provide complimentary shuttle service from Vancouver airport. The pick-up area is on level 3 in the Main terminal.
Lists the transport options for getting to and from Vancouver airport.

Important information

Times and prices are a guide only.