Vancouver Airport Authority Review

One of the nicest airports in the entire world. Gotta be honest of that. Lots of seating and shops and outlets to plug your gadgets in. But. DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO COLD?!?? Please turn down the AC. It is literally like the arctic in all the terminals.

My favourite Canadian airport. Well-designed with lots of interesting and eye-catching First Nations motifs. Excellent connections via public transit to Downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas.

Smooth and easy process, info centres to guide available.. mind you it's a silent airport so make sure you check in within time and are around the departure gate well in advance.

Security was rude to my wife then after the scan, staff were rude to both of us.... service and attitude of the staff did improve though.

This is my area s airport and I haven t had many problems.

As soon as you land you notice you re in Canada: everything is clean and well taken care of. Interesting exhibit show artifacts of the local culture. Customs staff is extremely nice. Even the landscape outside the terminal is relaxing and beautiful. Plus, it is so well organized that I was able to take my plane getting there only 45 minutes before departure (but don t try it on purpose haha).

Living this airport. From the "meet and greet" team to the small airport feel to international destinations.

Not a lot of choices to eat. Food Court is so so. Also limited seating through out the airport.

Worst airport. Every time I have to come here I have a bad experience. Most of the people here are so rude.

Fly out of here once a month at least, easiest airport to navigate, very efficient. Very nice upgrades as of late

Vancouver airport is spacious, clean and quiet. The food courts offer a wide variety of healthy choices to fried foods and in between. The washrooms are maintained well. The monitors display flight information at all places. The airport is not too big. It was nice to see collection of Mickey Mouse and Pluto and other characters in display.

Missing Tim Hortons at the international transit. Also lack of power outlet. All else is good

It's really good looking. Easy to transit in and out. Prominent location with loads of hotels nearby. Well connected inside. Very clean. Helpful employees. Skytrain helps in going to the core city of vancouver. Loved all the totempoles they have inside the building. So many airlines and so many countries to fly from here.

From here return to Narita via Seattle. There is a terminal for flights to the United States, where immigration procedures (in the United States) are performed. In other words, there is no need for immigration in the United States. For the second and subsequent ESTA, you can easily do it with the familiar kiosk.
After completing the immigration procedures, enjoy shopping until boarding!

This airport is really amazing and classy at the same time. I had to catch an international flight and my experience was really smooth.
The airport is having automated scanning systems by which you can check in without getting in the queue.

Perhaps one of the finest airports in the world, but you guys need more international side pubs/eateries like a fish needs water. Very bush League in that regard.

Excellent airport. Beautiful location. Easy signage to transit to take you downtown Vancouver. Love this airport.

Very laid-back for an airport. It reflects the beautiful calm city.

One of the more beautiful airports and the staff aren't a**holes.

I lost my luggage there in a very short moment of distraction (still wondering how it happened) and got it back in almost nothing... Very quick and kind attention from the airport staff and the environment is pretty safe and relaxing....

Considering Covid, the airport was basically a ghost town (which was nice). The staff seemed more relaxed and not so tense. You have to find bathrooms that are open as most are closed. Most eating / drinking places were also closed so you have to go for a walk to find some that are open but they are there. Masks are mandatory but I was a little puzzled that no one was cleaning the tables and seats after people used them. There is no point in masks if staff doesn't clean frequently used areas.

A very friendly and efficient airport; US customs has an entry point there, so that you enter the US while still in Canada. Great public transportation with the train to downtown Vancouver.

I find that the airports normally reflect the spirit of the city. This airport could not be any further from what Vancouver is all about, and does not embody anyone of the extoridnary things Vancouver represents.

I should clarify my comment is about architect of the airport. Staff are friendly and courteous as one can expect any Canadian to be.

I like the place. There's a very nice 2 level aquarium tank for both arrivals and departures to look at. Departures is nicer than arrivals. The whole dark green vibe with low ceilings is kind of a depressing and serious mood. I like the whole river display in the international display though. I wish it was more colorful or something since it is the very first thing tourist see of Vancouver. Maybe more pictures or light. The customs guards are very nice and chill, would for sure get checked by them again. They really need to make the water and stuff cheaper. I like this airport, it's alright.

This is a good airport. You do boarding crossing to the USA in the airport so you do not have any delays when you fly into USA. The Canadian security is top notch. They don't have intrusive body scanner. They are very kind and I still feel very safe going through the airport.

Usual robotic Stepford Wives Canada. Ask for help and i guess unless your actually dying you just get the "We wont help because we cant think for ourselves"...Canada, great to visit, best to leave!

Most Overrated Airport in North America. Washrooms are disgusting

Haven't had an issue yet. It's a nice looking airport. Way better than many in Canada.

I really loved all the architecture that was throughout their airport. Their international terminal was breathtakingly beautiful.

Beautiful airport! So much to see on the walk to customs. Very easy process and lots of available kiosks even with it being very busy. We walked out of arrivals and crossed the street to hop on the train into the city. A trip into downtown Vancouver is 2 zone fare and there is an additional fee going into the city cash and cards accepted at the train kiosk. It was about a 30 min train ride to the Yaletown stop.

This airport is one of my favourite with the one concourse concept, both arriving and departing was a breeze. The signage is easily read to direct you to where you need to go. Baggage Claim was well organized and then took the elevator to Level 4 to catch the train from the airport to Downtown in 25 minutes.

Departing from YVR is an easy and enjoyable experience from the signage to the friendly check in agent (who work for the airline you're traveling with, in my case Air Canada) security is quick and professional, they do however do extra security measures here (electronic devices are swabbed for traces of explosives, mostly people traveling individually), bonus part is you can skip the security line as they pull you into the beginning of the security area. Quick and professional.

Had extra time before my boarding time. (I thought it would take longer. I had over 1.5 hours before boarding even began, I don't think the arriving flight, that would become my plane even arrived yet.) so I sat down got some food to eat, and a drink and did some work with the free WiFi everywhere in the terminal

I love this airport and enjoy traveling in and out of YVR

The best airport I have ever visited. Huge, modern, clean, with all kinds of facilities. There is room to judge the children, even a huge aquarium. Very attentive staff. From the center with the very fast train. A pleasure to travel and rest at this airport.

Modern airport. This connects Asia and Australia to Canada

This airport is not qualified to be airport for such beautiful city parking horrible, inside very poor selection of food and restaurants, not good layout for entering and exit cannot be compared to big world airports like in Singapore , Dubai, Istanbul, Amsterdam, London need lot of improvement, no real public transport, to go for every is long line walkings, really bad compare to what Vancouver is, bad design

Super nasty service from ELENA at aeromexico check in. Looks chinese I do not even know if that's her real name because she did not want to give it to me. Super rude lady I do not understand how come AEROMEXICO has people like that for customer service.

The airport is fantastic, but People waiting for a taxi must stand among chain smokers. Is it possible to put smoking where people don t have to queue?

The procedures were clear and simple, and the indications of those in charge were sufficient. The area where the declaration is carried out is technologized to streamline the processes, so that whole international flights are advancing rapidly, in addition, the migration port agents were friendly. It is easy to locate the different luggage claim lines according to the flights. There are souvenir and food stores on the ground floor.

It s after midnight. There are at least 1,000 people are waiting to get on their flights. Guess what, most of the wash rooms are closed. You have 2 choices: stay in the line for 20 minutes to get into the family washroom or walk 10 minutes to a full open wash room...I don t even want to talk about the condition of the washroom...

Airport with many bathrooms, good cleaning and amenities. Many shops and fast food stands, some are 24 hours.
Tip: There are maps of the place. If you have several hours of waiting for your flight I recommend the upper floors where there are benches to sleep. To eat this Tim Hortons 24hs, it is low cost food (menus of 8 Canadian dollars) it is rich and in comparison very cheap, Canada itself is quite expensive.
-Vital data: do not miss with the change of schedule.
-Vital data 2: here you speak only English or French (strive).
-Contra: I did not see a place of rest for the travelers.

Arrival to the terminal and getting my luggage from the conveyor was quick and seamless. The totem poles on the way into the terminal look great.

Strange feeling being in an empty airport on one of the busiest months of the year.

As airports go YVR is clean and we'll organized. Even with my priority Avion pass security for domestic flight took a very long time not because there were people ahead of me or anything the security team had absolutely no hustle to be expected I guess?

Today it is cloudy and light rain and cool
It's Vancouver I don't know
Although I don t like it, report it truthfully~

I loveeee YVR airport. It s the absolute the best airport. I love how the airport designed with a mind of spacious and culturally.

When you first land in YVR, you get off the plane. You will always find something different and intriguing. I love how there s always something to do. There are lots of places to dine, sit and even free wifi!

Staffs are friendly. It s easy to navigate the airport. If you have any questions there is always a guide there to answer your questions.

Definitely a bit smoky due to the wildfires burning in the US west coast states.

Pendamic time YVR looks deserted now a days but as always airport employees are very cooperative.

Lovely clean little airport. not impressed that all the shops close after night

Excellent, I would even say exceptional Wi-Fi service. Never had such a great access at the airport

A very clean, tidy airport, and easily accessible to the city center!

Well laid out and easy to navigate through . With many great Native art pieces and installations throughout the Airport

Everything are perfect. Except pick up area very bad design

Nice clean modern airport with lots of cool Native American artwork throughout.

Beautiful sculptures and totem poles really add to the aesthetic. Food wise it leaves a bit to be desired, but there is a Wendy s open 24/7 near the International Departure gates.

Security is usually pretty quick and painless, and other staff is usually friendly.

YVR is easily accessible from Downtown Vancouver via the Canada Line skytrain Station. It only takes 26 min from Waterfront station to the airport. You really can t beat that.

Very convenience, connection between Hong Kong to New York. Stop over for about 2 hours. Yes some are racist, thinking are better than you

Excellent airport! One of the best I have been too. Also extremely beautiful with waterfalls, carvings, statues and a full size aquarium!

Airport s so small, so crowded. There s no air conditioner. Terrible experience

Very good experience here . Nice and friendly people at the Vancouver airport. Very helpful and cool . Keep it up Vancouver Canada

I have no complaints, this beautiful, very accessible on the sky train, has a good decoration, is spacious and has everything you need to move with luggage, a trolley or wheelchair. the bathrooms are clean the staff is very friendly and the check-in, security and boarding process was super efficient. (flew with west jet)

Pretty dead during Covid, but the staff are professional and dedicated to cleanliness

I had an early flight so not much was open. BUT If u WANT a hot choco make sure to get it before you pass the gate!!! BeCause the one I bought pass the gate was the most disgusting thing I ever had!!!! I love that its easily accessible by the public transit!! Its amazingggg

It takes too long to enter the country.
Systemized, but I don't know who the system is for.

Very nice and helpful staff. Environment is comfortable and cozy, and people are also very nice.

Bummer!my flight to LA has been cancelled. I'm on an afternoon flight now. Lots of time to kill in the Vancouver airport!!Vancouver International Airport

This place is built to wow on your arrival. Lots to see and do on the walk to customs. Lots of photo ops spots. Customs was very easy to get through, lots of people there to make sure it flows well. Well setup to get your transportation on to your next stop.

Smooth running airport. Everything s laid out conviniently, with the mind of a normal traveler in mind. There s a reason it s the best airport in North America.

Very nice and convenient Airport on the West Coast of Canada! It is the major gate to fly to Asia from Canada!
With a direct subway from downtown Vancouver called Skytrain, it is easy, cheap and quick to get there!
Lots of restaurants and shops are there to agreement your stay!

Best airport in the world.....PLEASE WEAR MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCE....stay safe......

The airport is basically ok. But we had to cue for one hour after a transcontinental flight with our two kids.
After this experience we had to cue for a taxi.

Completely ignorant on how to handle transport of baby car seats. We were demanded to go to the oversized baggage scan area where we waited for 30 min in line until being told that carseats are not an oversized baggage when we arrived at the front of the line. Furthermore, prior to this incidence,we were told we had to go to the checkin counter for car seat tags. We have had no problems with child seats in other airports. Lastly, you have to wait hours in line for checkin because of inefficiencies of the airport. This is unlike other major airports we've gone to in the past. This airport needs major improvement and education .

Super empty at the moment. Note that the location for the gates has changed. Departure gate (c&d) for international is more towards the pre-covid domestic gate now. Parking also has changed. Please remember your level when you exit, we didn't and it took a while... Instead of being funnel to the parking level as before, you will be parked instead at the " arrival" level.