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Week ahead at YVR May 29 to June 4

Published 11:51 PDT, Mon May 29, 2023
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To support passengers in their journey through the airport, Vancouver Airport Authority (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 May 29 to June 4, YVR is expecting an average of approximately 63,643 passengers per day for a total of 445,500 for the week, connecting these travellers to 102 destinations across Canada and the world.
Within this week, Friday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days with 66,876 and 68,334 passengers expected, respectively.
During this period, in 2019, YVR saw 69,736 average daily passengers for a total of 488,154 for the week.
The week ahead at YVR
Travel forecasts for the week of May 29 to June 4*
445,500 Total Passengers
218,577 Arrivals
- 106,502 Domestic
- 55,807 U.S.
- 56,268 International
226,923 Departures
- 125,548 Domestic
- 49,812 U.S.
- 51,563 International
Daily
- Monday: 61,145
- Tuesday: 59,539
- Wednesday: 62,476
- Thursday: 63,203
- Friday: 66,876
- Saturday: 63,927
- Sunday: 68,334
Peak times by sector for check-in and security screening
- 5 to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Domestic)
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. to Midnight (International)
- 5 to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to Noon (U.S.)
102 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.