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Flights to Vancouver International Apt from Glasgow International Airport
Description
Vancouver Information
British Columbia Tourist Office
Address: Suite 802, 865 Hornby St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G3
Phone: +1 604 435 5622
Departure Airport
Glasgow Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2SW, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)141 887 1111
Fax
(0)141 848 4769
customercomments_glal@baa.com
Website
www.glasgowairport.com
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
The terminals are connected via a covered walkway.
Driving Directions
The airport is located just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28.
Car Parking
Short-stay, long-stay and business parking are all available, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). The short-stay car parks are all within walking distance of the terminals, and there are regular transfer coaches to the terminal from the long-stay car park. Long-stay parking with discounts can be pre-booked through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1000) or online via the airport’s website.
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National have desks next to Domestic Arrivals .
Public Transport
Rail: The Gilmour Street railway station in Paisley is 3km (2 miles) from the airport and is only a few minutes away by taxi or local bus. Trains run to Glasgow Central rail station. Transfers to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station are available on bus no.398. For more information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)870 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day. Bus: Bus no.905 runs to central Glasgow, stopping at Glasgow Central station, Queen Street station and Buchanan bus station. Buses are also available to other destinations. For more information on travel to/from the airport, contact the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)141 848 4330).
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk is on the first floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and a Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board (tel: (0)141 848 4400 or 4758) in International Arrivals, providing tourist and accommodation information.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, cafés and bars are concentrated on the first floor. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. For more information, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: The left-luggage facility (tel: (0)141 848 4938) is open daily 24 hours. A lost property service (tel: (0)141 848 4740) is also available. Uniformed members of staff are on hand to assist with baggage. Other facilities: These include a pharmacy, baby care facilities and children’s play areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
A business workstation with telephone, fax and Internet facilities is available on the first floor concourse. The Glasgow Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)141 847 5450) offers meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite and full secretarial support. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities. Conference facilities for up to 35 delegates are available at the Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563).
Disabled Facilities
Facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone and a Minicom information line (tel: (0)141 848 4848). Passengers should advise their airline in advance of any special needs. Disabled parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring assistance from the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (tel: (0)141 848 4938). Wheelchair push and provision is available free of charge (tel: (0)141 848 7777).
Airport Hotels
The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9031), Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563) and Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1100) can all be found in the airport grounds. Hotel reservations can be made at the information and reservation desk (tel: (0)141 887 7220), situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on the ground floor.
City
Glasgow
Full Airport Name
Glasgow Airport
State or Province
Scotland
Destination Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Canada
Address
Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750, Airport Postal Outlet, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1Y7, Canada
Country Code
1
Telephone
604 207 7077
Fax
604 276 6099
Via the airport's website
Website
www.yvr.ca
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Vancouver
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The glass corridor walkway, known as the ‘Link’, connects the International and Domestic terminals. A free shuttle runs between the International and Domestic terminals and the South Terminal.
Driving Directions
The airport is linked to Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge and then Highway 99. Follow signs for Highway 99 South, and then the airport. The airport is located on Grant McConachie Way.
Car Parking
Parkade is the closest car park to the terminals, offering covered parking; level P1 is for pick-up/drop-off of passengers; levels P2 and P3 are hourly, daily and weekly parking. Hourly or daily parking is also available at the South Terminal. The economy car park, next to Parkade, is also close to the terminals (minimum stay: one day). There is also a cheaper long-term car park with a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the terminals. There is a 24-hour valet parking service at both the Domestic and International terminals. Call the information line (tel: 604 207 7077) for further parking information.
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty have facilities on the ground floor of the Parkade, close to the terminal. Off-airport companies, Discount, Dollar and Enterprise, can be contacted at the pick-up location near the economy parking lot.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Over 400 licensed taxis are available from outside the Domestic and International terminals daily 24 hours. Limousine: Limojet Gold Express operates from the airport daily around the clock (tel: 604 273 1331). Bus: The Airporter bus (tel: 604 946 8866 or 1800 668 3141 ; website: www.yvrairporter.com) serves central Vancouver hotels, the cruise ship terminal, and bus and train stations. Tickets are available from the Airporter desk in the Arrivals area of the terminals, at the pick-up point, or on the bus. Scheduled bus services are also available to major hotels in Downtown Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and various destinations in Washington State.
Information and Help Desks
Customer service counters can be found on the Departures level of both the Domestic and International terminals. Tourism British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598) counters are located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals and can help with accommodation, sightseeing and ground transportation tickets; multi-lingual services are available.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change and banks are located in both the International and Domestic terminals. Full postal facilities and mobile phone hire are available in the Arrivals area of the Domestic Terminal. Telephones and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Eating and drinking: Licensed bars and restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars and coffee shops are located throughout the airport. Shopping: Most shops are located in the International and Domestic Departures areas. Duty-free shopping is available in the International Terminal, with one outlet also available in the Domestic Departures area. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available from CDS Baggage Storage (tel: 604 303 4519), in the Arrivals area of the Domestic and International terminals. Other facilities: The Domestic Terminal also has a pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic and dry cleaners. There is a spa, 24-hour nursery, and a children’s play area on the ‘Link’ walkway; baby change facilities and children’s play areas are also located at many other areas around the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
The CDS Business Centre (tel: 604 303 4500) in the International Terminal offers fax and photocopying facilities, computer workstations and Internet ports.
Disabled Facilities
The airport is fully accessible to disabled passengers. There is a general information telephone line for the hearing impaired (tel: 604 207 7070). Disabled parking and wheelchair-accessible taxis are available.
Airport Hotels
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel (tel: 604 207 5200; website: www.fairmont.com) is located on the airport site. Major hotels in the vicinity include the Vancouver Airport Marriott (tel: 604 276 2112) and the Radisson President Hotel & Suites (tel: 604 276 8181). Accommodation booking is available through the travel agent in the Arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal and the Super Natural British Columbia Visitor Information Centre (tel: 604 207 0953 or 1598), located on the Arrivals level in both the International and Domestic terminals.
City
Vancouver
Full Airport Name
Vancouver International Airport
State or Province
British Columbia
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