Victoria International Airport (YYJ) — Guide
A practical traveler’s guide to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) — a single-terminal airport in North Saanich on the Saanich Peninsula, about 25 km north of downtown Victoria and close to Sidney and the Swartz Bay ferry.
Terminal layout
YYJ has one compact main terminal. Level 1 holds arrivals, check-in, baggage claim, security and gates 5–11; Level 2 handles departures with gates 3, 4, 12 and 13. Everything is within a short, walkable distance.
Airlines
Carriers serving YYJ include Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Flair, Air North, Pacific Coastal, Kenmore Air and Alaska Airlines, connecting Victoria to hubs across Canada and the US.
Parking & car rentals
Short-term parking starts around $1 for the first two hours, with daily and long-term lots a short walk from the terminal and accessible spaces in all lots. Five car-rental agencies have counters in the arrivals area, across from the Information Desk.
Getting to & from YYJ
- Victoria Airport Shuttle — Flat-rate shuttle / private transfer — door to door, fixed price, with flight tracking.
- Taxi & rideshare — pickup at the curb by the Short Term Lot.
- BC Transit — bus service to downtown Victoria for about $6.
- Car rental — five agencies in the arrivals area.
Popular transfers
FAQ
How far is YYJ from downtown Victoria?
The airport is in North Saanich on the Saanich Peninsula, about 25 km north of downtown Victoria — roughly a 30 minute drive. It is also close to Sidney and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal.
How much is parking at YYJ?
Short-term parking starts at about $1 for the first two hours, with daily and long-term lots a short walk from the terminal. Accessible spaces are available in all lots.
What is the easiest way to get to and from the airport?
Book a flat-rate transfer for a fixed price with no meter or surge — door to door with flight tracking. Taxis, rideshare, BC Transit ($6 to downtown), car rentals and parking are also available.
Need a ride to or from YYJ?
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