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Week ahead at YVR May 8 to 14

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 12:02 PDT, Mon May 8, 2023

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

Fore the week of May 1 to 7, YVR is expecting an average of approximately 59,156 passengers per day for a total of 414,095 for the week, connecting these travellers to 91 destinations across Canada and the world. 

Within this week, Friday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days with 59,893 and 60,866 passengers expected, respectively. 

During this period, in 2019, YVR saw 65,623 average daily passengers for a total of 459,363 for the week. 

The week ahead at YVR

Travel forecasts for the week of May 8 to 14* 

414,095 Total Passengers 

204,605 Arrivals 

  • 102,701 Domestic 
  • 51,827 U.S. 
  • 50,077 International 

209,490 Departures 

  • 117,623 Domestic 
  • 46,595 U.S. 
  • 45,272 International 

Daily 

  • Monday: 59,525 
  • Tuesday: 57,758 
  • Wednesday: 59,036 
  • Thursday: 59,933 
  • Friday: 59,893 
  • Saturday: 58,084
  • Sunday: 60,866 

Peak times by sector for check-in and security screening 

  • 5 to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. (Domestic) 
  • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 10 p.m. to Midnight. (International) 
  • 5 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (U.S.) 

91 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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