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1 Hour at Vancouver International Airport

Maeve Power
There are so many great things to do at Vancouver International Airport. Explore these options and make the most of your airport downtime.
There are so many great things to do at Vancouver International Airport. Explore these options and make the most of your airport downtime.

Relax

Visit an Airport LoungeUpgrade your airport experience by spending your travel downtime relaxing in an airport lounge. Enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and a peaceful and quiet environment so you can relax before your flight.Sanctifly has two partner lounges at YVR. Use a pass to visit the Plaza Premium Lounge or the Skyteam VIP Lounge, both located in the International Terminal. You can find and book lounge experiences over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.If you want somewhere quiet to relax before your flight but don’t want to check into an airport lounge, check out YVR’s Quiet Area. The area is equipped with comfortable seating, a stretching mat, low-volume speakers and soft lighting. Located in the International Terminal near Gate D67.

Meditate

Interfaith ChapelA great way to get away from the busyness of the main terminal is to spend some time in the Prayer Room. Most airports will have multi faith prayer rooms available for traveling passengers. These are open, inviting spaces where guests are encouraged to be quiet and respectful and take some time for reflection. Choose one of our guided meditation videos, which you can find over on the ‘Videos’ tab and use your airport downtime to relax and centre yourself.Located in the International Terminal, Arrivals Level 2. Open daily for 24 hours.

Visit The Aquariums

Aquarium at YVRYVR offers a truly unique experience for passengers waiting to catch their flight. The airport features two aquariums which showcase the beauty and diversity of Vancouver’s marine ecosystems. The 114,000-litre is home to over 5,000 creatures and the smaller, 1,800-litre tank houses jellyfish. Located in the International Terminal, the aquariums are peaceful to watch and a great spot to sit, relax and practice some meditation.

Stretch At The Gate

If you don’t have much time at the airport before your flight but still want to do something good for your body and mind, take the time to stretch and do some yoga. You don’t even have to venture far from your gate, find a little space and stretch and move your muscles before getting on your flight. Movement and exercise can help with circulation and make it much easier to relax and even sleep on the plane. There are lots of video tutorials you can follow in the Sanctifly app and none of them requires equipment or very much space. You can find them over on the ‘Videos’ tab. Take ten minutes to move your body before catching your flight you won’t regret it!
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