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YCD Nanaimo Airport

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Nanaimo Airport (YCD) serves Vancouver, about 60 km west of Vancouver. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYCD
ICAOCYCD
ServesVancouver
From centre59 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation28 m

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The airport in numbers

Nanaimo Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nanaimo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 359,525 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 491,499 in 2019.

Passengers / year
359,525
as of 2024
Peak traffic
491,499
in 2019
Elevation
28 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver

The airport is about 60 km west of Vancouver, about 82 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$103–C$163.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~82 minC$103–C$163
Private transfer~82 minfixed upfront
Car rental~82 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From YCD to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Victoria79 km83 minC$137–C$218
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nanaimo Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$103–C$163 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nanaimo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nanaimo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Canada · WestJet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nanaimo Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Nanaimo Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Nanaimo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nanaimo Airport to the centre of Vancouver?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 60 km west of Vancouver, about 82 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver?
Roughly C$103–C$163 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nanaimo Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Nanaimo Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Nanaimo Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Vancouver, Calgary. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Nanaimo Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Nanaimo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nanaimo Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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