Luggage storageVancouver Airport

Official baggage storage at Vancouver Airport

Vancouver International Airport is Canada's second-busiest gateway and the country's main transpacific hub, so long layovers and odd flight times are common here. If you're flying through, the airport's own storage desks sit landside on Arrivals Level 2 in both the Domestic and International Terminals, the airport's official baggage storage provider.

The International Terminal desk is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, past Tim Hortons by the toilets on Level 2. Curbside Assistance staff can also help you manage bags and mobility devices between the Canada Line station and indoor check-in areas. With Stasher, you can store bags for CA$3.49 per bag per day at 10+ locations near Vancouver Airport.

Some top Stasher locations near Vancouver Airport include:

• Local office, 5 min walk · open 09:00–16:00 most days
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⁣Nearby points are hosted by local offices, local shops and cafés. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to C$19,000. Stasher storage near Vancouver Airport can be booked through the website or app.⁣

Before you fly: security, liquids and assistance

Liquids, aerosols and gels in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, all fitting into one clear, resealable 1-litre plastic bag. If you're escorting someone who needs help through security, some domestic airlines may issue a gate pass to a non-passenger, though that's subject to airline policy and authorisation. The South Terminal Shuttle is wheelchair-accessible and runs between the Main Terminal and the South Terminal.

Getting between the airport and downtown Vancouver with luggage

Downtown Vancouver is the city's main business, cultural and entertainment district, so luggage isn't much use while you wander Robson Street or the waterfront. The Canada Line SkyTrain is the fastest public transport link from the airport to the city centre, taking roughly 25 minutes. The station sits centrally between the International and Domestic Terminals, reachable by elevator from arrivals and departures levels. The line arrives at Waterfront Station, the principal intermodal hub for SkyTrain lines, the SeaBus and the West Coast Express. Service frequency from Vancouver Airport to Waterfront ranges from 8 to 15 minutes on weekends and holidays, and varies by time of day on weekdays. Starting at Vancouver Airport station adds a CA$6.50 AddFare on top of the regular zone fare. Waterfront is also the closest public transport hub to the Vancouver Cruise Port, with various bus routes running from it too. One thing to know before you head into the city: neither the City of Vancouver nor the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association runs an official luggage storage facility in the city centre itself.