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Week ahead at YVR April 3 to 10

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 2:06 PDT, Mon April 3, 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 3 - 10, YVR is expecting an average of approximately 60,151 passengers per day for a total of 481,205 for the week, connecting these travellers to 96 destinations across Canada and the world.

Within this week, Thursday and Friday are expected to be the busiest travel days with 61,648 and 61,787 passengers expected, respectively.

The week ahead at YVR 
Travel forecasts for the week of April 3 – 10* 

Total Passengers: 481,205 

Arrivals: 244,659 

  • 117,379 Domestic 
  • 65,761 U.S. 
  • 61,519 International 

Departures: 236,546 

  • 126,411 Domestic 
  • 56,320 U.S. 
  • 53,815 International 

Daily

  • Monday: 60,383 
  • Tuesday: 58,910
  • Wednesday: 60,981 
  • Thursday: 61,648
  • Friday: 61,787
  • Saturday: 57,304
  • Sunday: 59,524
  • Monday: 60,688

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 

*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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