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Victoria International Airport

Victoria, Canada
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Vancouver Island's primary gateway connecting Canada and beyond.

Opened
1939
Location
Victoria, Canada
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the primary commercial airport serving Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, located approximately 26 kilometres north of downtown Victoria in the municipality of North Saanich. It is the sixth-busiest airport in Canada by passenger volume and serves as the main air gateway to Vancouver Island. The airport handles both domestic and transborder (U.S.) flights, with connections to major Canadian hubs including Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, as well as direct routes to several U.S. cities. It is owned and operated by the Victoria Airport Authority, a not-for-profit entity established in 1997. The facility has undergone significant expansions over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers, with modern terminal facilities designed to reflect the character of the region. The airport also supports general aviation, cargo operations, and floatplane connections to downtown Victoria.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with separate domestic and U.S. transborder concourses, including U.S. Customs pre-clearance facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the BC Transit Route 88 airport shuttle bus, taxis, rideshare services, and rental car facilities connecting the airport to downtown Victoria.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at YYJ include Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, among other regional and seasonal carriers.
Notable facts
  • ›Victoria Airport Authority took over management from Transport Canada in 1997.
  • ›The airport features U.S. Customs pre-clearance, allowing passengers to clear U.S. border formalities before departure.
  • ›A floatplane terminal nearby offers harbour-to-harbour service connecting to Vancouver's downtown harbour.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 19 metres (63 feet) above sea level.
  • ›It is ranked among Canada's top ten busiest airports by annual passenger traffic.
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Route map (8 destinations)

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Routes

YYJ → YVR8P · BE1
YYJ → SFOAC · CRJ
YYJ → YYCAC · DH4
YYJ → YVRAC · DH3 DH4
YYJ → YYZAC · 320
YYJ → SEAAS · DH4
YYJ → SFOUA · CRJ
YYJ → YVRWS · DH4
YYJ → YYZWS · 73W
YYJ → LASWS · 73H
YYJ → YEGWS · 73W
YYJ → YLWWS · DH4
YYJ → YYCWS · 73W 736 73H
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City & Place Guide

Canada's Garden City blends British charm with Pacific Coast beauty.

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, manicured gardens, and mild climate, it draws visitors year-round with a relaxed, walkable downtown core.

The city has a strong arts scene, excellent restaurants, and a thriving craft beer and whale-watching culture. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, and the scenic Inner Harbour serves as the vibrant heart of city life.

Despite its old-world English atmosphere — complete with double-decker buses and afternoon tea traditions — Victoria is a modern, progressive city with Indigenous cultural heritage woven throughout its identity.

  • •Butchart Gardens — world-class floral displays in a former limestone quarry
  • •Royal BC Museum — outstanding exhibits on natural and Indigenous history
  • •Inner Harbour — scenic waterfront hub with float planes, ferries, and street performers
  • •Craigdarroch Castle — ornate 1890s mansion with panoramic city views
  • •Beacon Hill Park — beloved urban park with ocean views and free-roaming peacocks
  • •Fisherman's Wharf — colorful floating homes, fresh seafood, and sea lions

Getting around: BC Transit buses cover most of the city reliably and affordably. The compact downtown is highly walkable, and cycling is popular thanks to dedicated lanes and bike-share programs. Harbour ferries zip between key waterfront points. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber are available, though cycling or walking is often the fastest option in the core.

Best time: Late spring through early fall (May to September) offers the warmest, driest weather and the most outdoor activities, including whale watching and garden visits.

Local food: Try fresh Dungeness crab and Pacific salmon at the waterfront, indulge in traditional afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress, and sample local craft beers at one of the city's many acclaimed brewpubs.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Victoria International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Victoria International Airport serves Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is 12 nautical miles north northwest of Victoria on the Saanich Peninsula, with the bulk of the airport in North Saanich, and a small portion of the airfield extending into Sidney. The airport is run by the Victoria Airport Authority. YYJ has many non-stop daily flights to Vancouver International Airport, which is a major airport serving many global routes. Additionally, Victoria International has non-stop international service to Seattle (SEA), and domestic service to Ottawa (YOW), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal, Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), alongside several smaller cities in British Columbia and Yukon. The airport also has seasonal non-stop service to several Mexican resort destinations. Non-stop service between Victoria and the United States decreased by 50% at the beginning of September 2019 when Delta Air Lines permanently ended its three daily flights to Seattle, after which only Alaska Airlines continued to fly the route.

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