ZNA Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) 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.
Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport — facts & history
We pulled Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 110,063 passengers in 2015.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Vancouver
The airport is about 60 km west of Vancouver, about 64 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$106–C$169.
Tipping: 15% is usual.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~45 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~64 min | C$106–C$169 | |
| Private transfer | ~64 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~64 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From ZNA 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 94 km | 99 min | C$163–C$259 |
Which way suits you from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$106–C$169 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.
Left luggage & lost and found at Nanaimo Harbour Water 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.
Hotels near Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026