YVR Airport Transportation for Arrivals and Departures
YVR airport transportation can include private car and limousine service, taxi, rideshare, transit, rental cars and group commercial vehicles. The best option depends on destination, arrival time, luggage and how much pre-planning you want.
For public passenger pickup, YVR currently directs international/USA arrivals toward the pickup area reached from Door 17 and domestic arrivals toward the area from Door 24. Commercial operators may use airport-specific procedures, so follow the instructions provided with a pre-arranged booking.
Dropping off for a flight
YVR directs general drop-offs to the Departures Level 3 curb and states those areas are for immediate unloading. Current airport guidance recommends arriving at least two hours ahead of domestic flights and at least three hours ahead of U.S. and international flights.
Private YVR Airport Transfer Planning
A private YVR airport transfer should include the flight number, destination, passenger/luggage totals and a clear meet point. For group arrivals, YVR specifically recommends coordinating with an approved commercial vehicle operator and providing pickup date, estimated pickup time, arrival flight information and group size.
Accessibility
YVR publishes accessible curbside transportation information and offers curbside assistance from designated areas. Travellers who require mobility or gate assistance should also coordinate with the airline and airport according to their specific needs.
Primary planning sources: Vancouver International Airport pages for Picking Up and Dropping Off, Group Arrivals, Travel Planning and Accessible Transportation. Procedures may change; check yvr.ca before travel.
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