Travel Planning

The world is slowly re-opening for travel and tourism. We recognize that as you book your next trip and head to YVR, it may be your first time at the airport in over a year. The experience will look different but know that we are ready for you. We have some important information to ensure your journey through YVR is safe and effortless.  

IMPORTANT: All employees, passengers and people going through YVR must be fully vaccinated. More information here.

We’ve listed some tips below to make sure you are fully prepared to book your next trip and fly confidently.

Get ready for you trip by being well prepared:

Are you fully vaccinated? Is your passport valid? Do you have the right travel documentation? What are the requirements of where you’re travelling to? Do you know what you will need when you return? Are you fully vaccinated?

These are important questions to ask as you prepare for travel. Be sure that you have the right information and documentation, so your next trip is safe, effortless and fun. 

• Understand the travel requirements of where you’re going and what you’ll need upon your return.
• Ensure your passport is current.
• Ensure you have your vaccine documentation.
• Ensure you have any other required documents (for example, travel visas).

Be sure to reference the latest information from Transport Canada, your airline and your destination to be ready to fly:

• Transport Canada, which provides the latest information on where Canadians can safely travel safely and with confidence.
• The travel advice and directives from your destination.
• Your airline, to be doubly sure about testing and quarantine requirements as well as how to prepare for check-in and what to expect onboard.

So, you understand the applicable travel requirements of your destination, have all your documents, including vaccine details, and are ready to plan your adventure. 

Where do you want to fly?

Within Canada or British Columbia

Leisure domestic travel across Canada is permitted. The Government of Canada requires all travellers 12 years and older to be fully vaccinated and carry proof of vaccination to board a plane from any Canadian airport.

Learn more about Canada’s current domestic travel measures here.

To the U.S. or Another International Destination

If you’re travelling to or from the U.S. or internationally, the border process is more comprehensive. To start, the regulations outlined for boarding a flight within Canada also apply for U.S. and international travel.

For more information about vaccine and testing requirements for the U.S. and international travel, please contact your airline.

Returning to Canada from the U.S. or another international destination

Upon arrival, all travellers regardless of how long they were away from Canada, continue to be required to submit their mandatory information via ArriveCAN (free mobile app or website), including proof of vaccination in English or French and a quarantine plan prior to arriving in Canada.

Make sure you have the most up to date version of ArriveCAN on your device.

Learn more about travelling, testing and quarantining at Canada’s borders here.

Use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information on and after your entry into Canada. It only takes minutes to help keep each other safe. Visit ArriveCAN for more information.

Do you require testing before your you fly or upon arrival?

Some countries, including Canada, require pre-departure testing, testing on arrival or both.

At YVR, we have a number of pre-departure testing facilities. We’re also facilitating the mandatory testing on arrivals for international travellers.

Be sure to register for your testing in advance.

Visit COVID-19 testing at YVR for more information on testing requirements and options.

Now that you’re ready and set to come to the airport, know that we are ready, too. We’re asking you to be patient as you travel through the airport as the experience here at YVR will be different. Please see information below for what to expect when travelling through YVR. 

What to expect at YVR:

• Masks continue to be mandatory within the airport and onboard your flight.
• The airport continues to be cleaned at the highest standards through YVR TAKEcare, our health and safety program, which is designed to help you move through the airport safely and with confidence.

If you’re travelling to or from the U.S. or internationally for essential purposes, the border process is more comprehensive and you may require pre-departure testing, testing on arrival or both.

Learn more about travelling, testing and quarantining at Canada’s borders here.

Visit COVID-19 testing at YVR for more information on testing requirements and options at the airport, and how to pre-register.

Use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information on and after your entry into Canada. It only takes minutes to help keep each other safe. Visit ArriveCAN for more information.

Fly Greener

Before you come to the airport, check into your flight, and make sure you have your airline’s mobile app or use iPhone Wallet or WalletPasses to download your boarding pass to your mobile device. This not only saves paper and time, but it also allows you to have a touchless journey at YVR.

Travel Measures 

We’ll continue to closely monitor the easing of travel restrictions and follow the direction of public health authorities to implement measures that keep our communities safe. Along the way, we’ll keep you informed of the requirements so you can travel with confidence. 

Be sure to reference the latest information from Transport Canada, your airline and your destination to be ready to fly: 

• Transport Canada, which provides the latest information on where Canadians can safely travel safely and with confidence.
• The travel advice and directives from your destination.
• Your airline, to be doubly sure about testing and quarantine requirements as well as how to prepare for check-in and what to expect onboard.