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1-3 Hours at Vancouver International Airport

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Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the gate. Relax, freshen up and enjoy a delicious meal when you have a few hours to spare at Vancouver International Airport. Check out these great options for a 1-3 hour layover.
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the gate. Relax, freshen up and enjoy a delicious meal when you have a few hours to spare at Vancouver International Airport. Check out these great options for a 1-3 hour layover.

Work Out

Fairmont Vancouver Airport HotelDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Spend your airport downtime working out at the Fairmount Vancouver Airport Hotel. The hotel fitness center features cardio equipment, free weights, a stretching area, showers and a sauna. Complimentary toiletries are available to guests.Sanctifly premium members can access the gym and pool and the Fairmount using one pass in their account.To get to the hotel proceed through USA departures hall towards the sign that says, 'USA Baggage Claim'. Access to the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is on the right hand side via stairs, escalator or elevator. Open daily from 09:00 – 21:00.

Freshen Up

Shower at an Airport Lounge or the Fairmont HotelUse your airport downtime to freshen up and energize by using it to take a shower. Whether you are through security, in the transit area or have just arrived at the airport, YVR has a shower options for you.For passengers in the transit area head to an airport lounge to freshen up with a shower. Both the lounges featured on the Sanctifly app have complimentary shower facilities. For passengers in the public area of the airport, head to the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel to freshen up before your flight. Sanctifly members can use a pass to access the Fairmont fitness center and use the shower and sauna facilities. You can find and book shower experiences over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.

Grab A Quick Bite

Joe & The JuiceEnjoy healthy, organic food and drinks at Joe & the Juice. All sandwiches, salads and juices are made fresh on site from fresh, local ingredients. Located in the Domestic Terminal near Gate C45. Open daily from 07:00 – 17:00.

Enjoy A Sit Down Meal

Globe@YVRUnfortunately, there are not many full service dining options in the airport terminal. A great option for passengers with time to spare is to head the Globe@YVR, located in the Fairmont Airport Hotel. Enjoy delicious dishes in a beautiful setting.Located just outside the airport terminal. To get to the Fairmont Hotel, proceed through USA departures hall towards the sign that says, 'USA Baggage Claim'. Access to the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is on the right hand side via stairs, escalator or elevator.

Luggage Storage

CDS Baggage ServicesShort and long term services available for $5 – $8.50 per item. Located before security on Level 2 in both International (Open daily from 05:00 – 01:00) and Domestic (open daily from 05:00 – 23:00) terminals.

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