Canada · Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Online Check-in
Western Canada's main airport, Air Canada secondary hub. Three terminals — Domestic, International, USA Border Preclearance. Major Pacific gateway between North America and Asia.
Now at Vancouver International Airport
- Security wait (today, avg) 18 min
- Disruption No reported disruption
- Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
Quick information
Airlines we cover at Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport hosts about 50 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.
No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.
How to check in for a flight from Vancouver International Airport
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Check in online before you leave home
Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.
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Arrive at the right terminal
YVR has 3 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.
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Drop off checked baggage
Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.
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Pass security
Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.
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Reach your gate on time
Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.
Tips for Vancouver International Airport
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USA Preclearance — clear US customs at YVR
If flying to the US from YVR, you clear US customs/immigration before boarding (rare in international). Adds 30 min to check-in but saves time on US arrival.
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Canada Line direct to downtown
Canada Line SkyTrain direct from YVR to downtown Vancouver in 25 min for CAD 5. Fast, frequent, scenic.
Popular destinations from Vancouver International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to clear US customs at YVR?
Yes — for US-bound flights, US customs/immigration is at YVR. You go through US Preclearance facility, then board. On arrival in US, you're treated as domestic.
Official sources
The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Vancouver International Airport official site below.
- yvr.ca — Official Vancouver International Airport website (terminal maps, parking, ground transport).
- Wikipedia: Vancouver International Airport — Editorial overview, history, statistics.
- FlightRadar24: YVR live data — Live flight arrivals, departures, and delays.
- travel.gc.ca — Up-to-date entry requirements and security guidance for Canada.