Getting to Vancouver
If you're arriving by air, you'll most likely be flying into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Located just 25 minutes from downtown, YVR is consistently rated one of the best airports in North America. There are more than a dozen international flights in and out of YVR every day, with 22 bound for the United States.
Flying times
| Detroit Vancouver | 5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Vancouver | 2 hrs 50 mins |
| New York Vancouver | 5 hrs 15 mins |
| Toronto Vancouver | 4 hrs 55 mins |
| Hong Kong Vancouver | 11 hrs 30 mins |
| London Vancouver | 9 hrs 30 mins |
| Tokyo Vancouver | 8 hrs 40 mins |
Travel Information
Visit www.yvr.ca or www.tourismvancouver.com.
Passport Requirements
As of 1 June 2009, EVERYONE traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by LAND, SEA or AIR will be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security to cross the border.
