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Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the main airport serving its namesake city of Vancouver, located on Sea Island within the City of Richmond, which is south of Vancouver. As Canada's second busiest airport, it handled more than 26 million passengers in 2019, flying to many of Canada's west coast towns, big and small, as well as many major cities in eastern Canada. Internationally, the airport also sees multiple daily flights from Asia to serve the namesake city's largest minority population, from Oceania, thanks to its westerly location, and from Europe.
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Open for Air Canada and other Star Alliance member airlines' premium passengers. A modern lounge with made-to-order hot food options.
As well as serving passengers from mainly non-alliance airlines and Priority Pass holders, you can also pay your way to the lounge. Opulent interior with power chargers at almost all areas and assorted dining choices.
A small lounge yet fit enough for a once daily flight. Good selection of food and drinks for self-serve.
One of the few lounges operated by an airline, thanks to its multiple daily flights to Hong Kong. Also open to other Oneworld alliance airline passengers and elite status. Meticulously designed sitting area and wide food assortments, but most people crave for its dim sum selections and noodle soup. Also features shower rooms with premium toiletries.
Open for premium passengers of Skyteam member airlines and Elite Plus holders. Floor to ceiling glass gives you splendid views of the tarmac. Also feature a made-to-order hot food station featuring noodle soup & dim sum and a self-serve wine bar.
Serves fried cod, salmon, and halibut with chips and tartar sauce or in a taco.
Asian takeaway menus with sides like rice, vermicelli and noodles.
Perhaps one of the best places in the airport to have a heavy meal. Featuring proper breakfast, mains from the grills, sandwiches and burgers, soups and salads, and sweet desserts.
Pamper yourself to a glass of craft beer, or ask for the flight board to try four of the choices on offer. Other delectable items include burgers, salads, shareables, and breakfast menus, some of which also include the suggested beer pairings.
A branch of the namesake restaurant at downtown Vancouver, featuring seafood menus, signature salads, coffee and brunch.
A sports bar representing the local National Hockey League team, featuring hearty grubs and a plentiful selection of alcohol.
Sandwiches and coffee. The only restaurant in this terminal.
Newspaper, gifts, and travel accessories.
In the Main Terminal Building. Large and soundproof rooms. Also includes a fancy restaurant with afternoon tea, a spa with a large range of products, and a swimming pool. Day use also available.
Handmade gifts and souvenirs from British Columbia artists.
Toys, clothing, and books of marine life and souvenirs from the namesake place of interest in downtown Vancouver.
The only place to buy alcohol within the airport, due to the home province's law allowing sales of alcoholic beverages only in liquor stores. Highlights include extensive wine selections from British Columbia, including from the Okanagan Valley.
The pioneer chocolate company in Canada dating back to 1885.
Last-minute gift choices from the land of the maple leaf, including maple syrup, ice wine, Mounties or polar bear dolls, and smoked salmon.
A row of shops featuring male and female accessories from luxury brands.
Newspapers, books, and travel accessories. Also where you can buy packaged snacks or candies for inflight consumption.
Souvenirs from Canada, including maple syrup, mountie dolls, and smoked salmon.
Apparel & travel accessories, all the basic necessities at the South Terminal.
S. border preclearance) can walk between piers to access concessions at both areas. However do take note of the walking times.
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