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Week ahead at YVR April 11 to 16

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 2:10 PDT, Tue April 11, 2023

Last Updated: 2:18 PDT, Tue April 11, 2023

To support passengers in their journey through the airport, YVR is providing weekly passengers forecasts, busiest days and times for travellers, number of destinations served, and important reminders and tips.

For the week of April 11 - 16, YVR is expecting an average of approximately 57,693 passengers per day for a total of 346,156 for the week, connecting these travellers to 96 destinations across Canada and the world.

Within this week, Friday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days with 59, 746 and 58, 261 passengers expected, respectively.

The week ahead at YVR 

Travel forecasts for the week of April 11 - 16* 

346,156 total passengers 

172,690 Arrivals 

  • 86,673 Domestic 
  • 44,091 U.S. 
  • 44,926 International 

173,466 Departures 

  • 93,085 Domestic 
  • 39,636 U.S. 
  • 40,745 International 

Daily 

  • Tuesday: 56,580 
  • Wednesday: 57,300 
  • Thursday: 56,955
  • Friday: 59,746 
  • Saturday: 57,314
  • Sunday: 58,261 

Peak times by sector for check-in and security screening

  • 6 to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Domestic) 
  • 6 to 8 a.m., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 9 to 10 p.m. (International) 
  • 5 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (U.S.) 

96 destinations served 

Across Canada and worldwide 

*Date is estimated and compiled by Vancouver Airport Authority 

More information to help travellers prepare for their next trip through YVR, including travel measures and top tips, is available at yvr.ca/travelplanning 

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