Your next connection awaits in Vancouver, British Columbia
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Coast Mountains on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Vancouver, British Columbia is where sea meets sky. From a multicultural scene boasting Michelin star restaurants and diverse attractions within the city, to skiing and surfing experiences just a few hours away in Whistler and Tofino, Vancouver is a globally sought after, year-round destination for all travellers.
The region, however, offers more than breathtaking scenery and activities – Vancouver is a strategic destination for airlines to lift their growth. Vancouver offers a rare combination of geographic advantages, world-class infrastructure and a thriving, globally connected economy.
Located on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is an ideal hub for transpacific routes. With direct access to markets such as China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, airlines can capitalise on growing demand from the region for both leisure and business travel, as well as cargo operations.
Equally compelling is Vancouver’s proximity to major US cities, enabling coast-to-coast travel in approximately six hours. For European carriers, Vancouver offers seamless onward connections to Asia Pacific or the Americas. And, as a multi-cultural metropolis, Vancouver is well positioned to drive ongoing high passenger volumes and load factors, year-round.
As the city looks forward to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 – after successfully welcoming the world for other notable events such as the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival and, of course, the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics – Vancouver has the best-in-class infrastructure necessary to efficiently move people, ideas and goods while delivering an amazing traveller experience.
Yet, what truly distinguishes Vancouver is the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and its TeamYVR approach to aviation growth.
YVR is Canada’s second busiest airport, welcoming 26.2 million passengers in 2024, the second-highest passenger count in its history, and moving a record breaking 339,000 tonnes of cargo.
TeamYVR is a destination collective comprised of the airport and its local tourism partners, including Destination Canada, Destination British Columbia, Destination Vancouver, the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association, Indigenous Tourism B.C., Tourism Richmond and Tourism Whistler, which provides integrated support to airlines.
From market seeding and pre-launch network planning, through to inaugural campaigns, marketing intelligence and sustained marketing and promotional programs, TeamYVR delivers tailor-made solutions for airlines of all sizes.
For airlines looking to grow, Vancouver isn’t just a stop – it’s a strategic investment. The city’s location, infrastructure and international demographic make it a natural choice for growing your network. Partnering withTeamYVR means tapping into a dynamic market, working with an integrated trusted partner and offering passengers an experience they’ll remember.
Learn more about TeamYVR at Routes World in Hong Kong, September 24-25, 2025 or at www.yvr.ca/TeamYVR.
