Vancouver International Airport Parking

Vancouver International Airport is one of the busiest in Canada and operates the second largest international passenger gateway on the west coast of North America. Located just 13 km south of the city center, the airport is directly linked to all major worldwide destinations. Some 15.1 million passengers passed through the airport in 2002.

There are two passenger terminals equipped with ATMs, foreign currency exchange machines and full banking services. Business hours vary but commonly range from 05:30 to 22:00. Post offices and post boxes are also available in both terminals.

Fast-food outlets and regular restaurants are provided, with options including Peak's Lounge, Noodle Bar & Deli, the Jetside Bar and Cheers Bar and Lounge, while the gourmet will delight in the specialty foods available in Tastefully Canadian and The Fish Market.

Shops offer gifts, newspapers, duty free products and many other wares. Some excellent stores specialize in fashion and clothing accessories.

Information
Information desks are found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International Terminals. Tourist information desks can also be found on the Arrivals level in both terminals, after baggage claim. Also tel: ((+1) 604 207 7077).

Business facilities
Located in the International Terminal on the Arrivals level, the business center offers fax, photocopying, laser printing, cellular phone rental, secretarial services, computer workstations, data ports, laptop recharging points and Internet facilities.

Disability assistance
The International Terminal was constructed to the specifications of an 'Airport Barrier Free Programme' and the Domestic Terminal is slowly being re-adapted to contain many of the 'Barrier Free' disabled facilities.

Public transport
Taxis are regulated and must be authorized, so check out their badge before taking a ride.

Vancouver city center hotels and other facilities are connected by a shuttle bus that links the different parking lots, local hotels and other facilities around the airport.

Regular buses connect most of the city's major attractions and depart roughly every 15 minutes. Scheduled buses can take you to South Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Whistler, Vancouver Island and Seattle.

Private vehicles
By car from Vancouver city center, cross the Arthur Laing Bridge, continue along Highway 99, then follow the signs leading to Highway 99 South up to the airport.

Parking lots are widespread with a variety of options: short, long term and valet parking, all fully equipped for the disabled.

Airport information: (+1) 604 207 7077
Flight information: http://www.yvr.ca/flightinfo/index.asp
Website: Vancouver International Airport