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Week ahead at YVR April 24 to 30

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 10:35 PDT, Tue April 25, 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. 

Fore the week of April 24 to 30, YVR is expecting an average of approximately 56,432 passengers per day for a total of 395,019 for the week, connecting these travellers to 94 destinations across Canada and the world. 

Within this week, Friday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days with 57,592 and 58,020 passengers expected, respectively. 

The week ahead at YVR

Travel forecasts for the week of April 24 to 30 

Total Passengers - 395,019 

  • Arrivals - 195,147 
  • Domestic - 94,070 
  • U.S. - 49,897 
  • International 51,180 

Departures - 199,872 

  • Domestic - 107,901 
  • U.S. - 45,013 
  • International - 46,958 

Daily 

  • Monday: 57,304 
  • Tuesday: 53,640 
  • Wednesday: 56,470 
  • Thursday: 56,342 
  • Friday: 57,592
  • Saturday: 55,651
  • Sunday: 58,020 

Peak times by sector for check-in and security screening

  • 6 - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. [Domestic] 
  • 6 - 8 a.m.,10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 9 - 10 p.m. [International] 
  • 5 - 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. [U.S.] 

94 destinations served 

Across Canada and Worldwide 

*Data 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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