Lyon (LYS) – Vancouver (YVR) flights

The airline company, Air Canada, offers regular flights from Lyon Saint Exupery airport to Vancouver. Lyon (LYS) – Vancouver (YVR) flights are available daily, from Monday to Sunday, all year round.

When getting ready to travel to Vancouver, remember to take the obligatory documents :

• Individual valid passport (required also for children). Passport validity must be longer than the duration of the stay by at least 1 day.
• Electronic Travel Authorization is obligatory. The eTA is the equivalent of a visa in a simplified form. Request for an eTA is made online and approval is rapid, as little as a quarter of an hour if the form is completed appropriately. Beware that the eTA has the same duration of validity as your passport. In the event of a change of passport, remember to renew the procedure.

Services at Vancouver Airport

Vancouver International Airport provides a number of services for an easy and pleasant arrival and departure.

• Services on Arrival

Exchange Bureau: you can change your local currency into Canadian dollars at one of the 9 exchange bureaus, ICE Currency Exchange, one of which is open 24/24.

Car Hire: within steps of Vancouver airport, you will find a choice of 7 car hire companies: National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar Thrifty, Avis, Zipcar and Budget.

• Services on Departure

Restaurants: you will find approximately ten restaurants, cafes, bars and snack bars for travelers at Vancouver airport.

Shopping: with several boutiques available, the airport is also a good place for shopping while waiting for your flight.

Baby/children spaces: the airport toilets have specially-adapted spaces for baby changes and children.

Baggage: several services are available for storing luggage, baggage wrapping, obtaining security accessories or a bicycle bag.

Transfer from airport to Vancouver

Situated 13km from the centre of Vancouver, YVR airport has several modes of transport to help you reach the city centre easily:

• Public transport: the Canada Line rail network offers a direct link between YVR airport and Vancouver’s city centre, lasting only 18 minutes. You can access the trains from the airport’s national and international halls.
• Taxis: taxis and adapted vehicles are available in Arrivals. These taxi drivers have completed training in safe driving, aid for passengers with special needs and customer service.