Nearest Airport to Vancouver, CA
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nearest airport to Vancouver?
The closest airport to Vancouver is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located approximately 8 km away. Estimated driving time is 8 min.
How far is YVR airport from Vancouver?
Vancouver International Airport is 8 km (straight-line) from Vancouver, with an estimated road distance of 11 km.
How do I get from YVR to Vancouver?
From Vancouver International Airport airport you can reach Vancouver by private transfer, taxi, or rental car. Driving time is approximately 8 min. Book a fixed-price transfer via Transferhood.
Are there alternative airports near Vancouver?
Yes. Alternative airports include Boundary Bay Airport (YDT, 21 km) and Langley Airport (YLY, 39 km).
Which airports serve Vancouver?
Vancouver is served by 4 international airports (closest: Orcas Island Airport, ESD) and 8 domestic airports (closest: Vancouver International Airport, YVR).
How much does it cost to get from YVR to Vancouver?
A fixed-price private transfer from Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver is typically the most predictable option and can be booked in advance via Transferhood. A metered taxi fare varies with traffic, and a rental car costs from around €25/day plus roughly €1 in fuel for the 11 km drive.
Nearest airport to Vancouver
The nearest airport to Vancouver is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), approximately 8 km away as the crow flies, or about 11 km by road. Driving from YVR to Vancouver takes around 8 min under normal traffic conditions. Vancouver is reachable via 4 international and 8 domestic airports within range, so travelers arriving from abroad and those flying domestically both have convenient options.
Once you land at Vancouver International Airport, the most common ways to reach Vancouver are a pre-booked private transfer, a metered taxi, or a rental car. A fixed-price transfer is usually the most predictable option for the 11 km trip and can be booked in advance via Transferhood, while a rental car costs from around €25/day plus roughly €1 in fuel. See the full transfer cost breakdown for exact pricing.
If Vancouver International Airport doesn't suit your itinerary, Vancouver has 11 other nearby airports worth checking. Compare them all on our alternative airports page, or use compare airports to weigh distance, drive time and cost side by side.