Flying out of Vancouver at 6 am
I have a flight at 6:05 am on a Monday from YVR to SFO in December.
As far as I understand, I need to be at YVR at least at 4:05 am. Assume I don't want to take taxis and also assume I will be staying somewhere in downtown. According to Google Maps, there are some night buses, e.g. N10 from Northbound Seymour St @ W Georgia St that can take me to YVR by 3:47 am, which I need to take at 3:09 am. But this seems to be the last bus; and if something happens to it, the only public transportation option I will have after 3:09 am is Canada Line at 4:47 am. Alternatively, I can take Canada Line to YVR at 1:06 am from Vancouver City Centre and be at YVR by 1:31 am. The difference is just 2 hours.
Is my assumption that I need to be at YVR at 4:05 correct?
Am I correct in saying that the above two options are basically the only ones? (Except that I can take Canada Line earlier than 1:06 am and that I can take N10 earlier than 3:09 am.)
I assume it makes no sense to arrive at YVR earlier (say at 11 pm on the previous day), is that right? People aren't usually allowed to spend night on the airside, but the landside should be ok, right?
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Is my assumption that I need to be at YVR at 4:05 correct?
Yes, it is always recommended to arrive 2 hours before your flight.
Am I correct in saying that the above two options are basically the only ones? (Except that I can take Canada Line earlier than 1:06 am and that I can take N10 earlier than 3:09 am.)
Yes, that is correct. In my opinion, the bus should be fine. Worst case scenario you can get a taxi. There are some hotels that offer 24-hour shuttles though.
I assume it makes no sense to arrive at YVR earlier (say at 11 pm on the previous day), is that right? People aren't usually allowed to spend night on the airside, but the landside should be ok, right?
You're right. It doesn't make sense to arrive that early. Vancouver airport, the Internaitonal airport is open 24 hours and you can sleep there. There is a sleeping guide here.
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How early should I arrive for a 6AM flight?
If you're not checking luggage, the carrier advises you to arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. If you're checking luggage, it's 90 minutes. For international flights, give yourself two hours, says United.How early do you have to be at YVR for an international flight?
YVR strongly encourages all travellers flying from YVR to arrive at the airport early\u2014at least two hours ahead of domestic flights and at least three hours for U.S. and international. Follow latest health measures. Masks continue to be required in the terminal and onboard your flight.Is the Vancouver Airport open 24 hours?
While Vancouver Airport is open 24-hours, the Domestic Terminal may close overnight. In that case, you'll have to relocate to the International Terminal area \u2013 which is far more comfortable, anyhow!Do I need a Covid test to fly out of YVR?
TO THE U.S. OR ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION If you're travelling to the U.S. by air, you are no longer required to present a negative COVID-19 test result.Saving the 6 a.m. flight
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