Abbotsford Airport serves the Fraser Valley, approximately 70 km east of Vancouver, and is a low-cost alternative to Vancouver's main airport, used by some budget carriers.
It has modest but growing traffic, with a role also in the cargo and aerospace sectors.
How to get to Abbotsford Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to YXX
Parking near Abbotsford Airport
The parking managed directly by the airport is located across from the terminal.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is video-monitored; approximately 9 CAD/day (54 CAD/week), among the lowest in the region.
How to get to Abbotsford from YXX
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Abbotsford Airport
Only a few car rental operators have a desk at arrival.
Driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are the required documents for the security deposit.
Hotels near Abbotsford Airport
Around the airport
About 5 km and 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal; downtown Abbotsford is another couple of kilometres further on.
Best for: Layovers and those who want to stay minutes from the terminal, the only airport in the Fraser Valley with low-cost flights.
- Minutes from the airport, convenient for early morning flights
- A stone's throw from the wine region of the Fraser Valley
- A simple property, with some reviews mentioning the lack of a lift and cleanliness not always up to par
- A roadside area along the highway, not well suited to those who want to walk in the evening
Recommended hotels
Fraser Valley, among vineyards and farms
The B&Bs are scattered across the countryside around Abbotsford, generally a few minutes by car from the terminal.
Best for: Travellers staying more than one night who prefer a countryside bed and breakfast to a standard hotel.
- Garden and free parking, often with a homemade breakfast
- Close to the wineries and farms of the Fraser Valley
- Few rooms available per property: they book up quickly on weekends
- A car is always needed, there are no shops or restaurants within walking distance
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded to accommodate low-cost traffic growth, is functional. From check-in to the gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Checks are generally quick, but an advance of at least 2 hours remains advisable.
Map of Abbotsford Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Abbotsford close to Vancouver?
No, despite sometimes being advertised as an alternative: it's about 70 km away, a 1-1.5 hour transfer, not just a few minutes.
Q. Is it worth landing in Abbotsford to save money?
Often yes on airfares with low-cost carriers, but you need to factor in the longer transfer to Vancouver.
Q. How do you get to Vancouver from Abbotsford?
With a dedicated bus or taxi, about 1-1.5 hours depending on traffic on Highway 1.
Q. Does Abbotsford play an important cargo role?
Yes, besides passenger traffic it plays a significant role in the region's cargo and aerospace sector.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights