The Vancouver International Airport has just ranked among the top 10 best airports worldwide, in Skytrax\u2019s 2026 World Airport Survey.<\/p>\n
A wide array of factors contributed to this ranking, including immigration system efficiency, terminal comfort and staff friendliness, and check-in facilities.<\/p>\n
Out of over 500 airports across the globe, three Canadian transit locations have placed among the top 100\u2014with millions of passengers weighing in to reach this result.<\/p>\n
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Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization that publishes the annual World Airport Awards, announced the results of its 2026 World Airport Survey in London, England, on March 18, 2026.<\/p>\n The top 10 airports across the globe<\/p>\n The top 10 list this year consists primarily of airports located across Asia and Europe, with just one North American airport among the highest ranked.<\/p>\n The only Canadian airport<\/a> to make it on the top 10 list, Vancouver International Airport snuck in just above the cut-off\u2014climbing up from the 13th place ranking it held in 2025 to its current 10th place spot.<\/p>\n This is the first time a Canadian airport has placed in the top global 10 airports since 2014\u2014which coincidentally, was also Vancouver International Airport (coming in at ninth place).<\/p>\n \tRankCountryAirportAirport code<\/p>\n \t1SingaporeSingapore Changi AirportSIN<\/p>\n \t2South KoreaIncheon International AirportICN<\/p>\n \t3JapanTokyo Haneda International AirportHND<\/p>\n \t4ChinaHong Kong International AirportHKG<\/p>\n \t5JapanTokyo Narita International AirportNRT<\/p>\n \t6FranceParis-Charles de Gaulle International AirportCDG<\/p>\n \t7ItalyLeonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO<\/p>\n \t8TurkeyIstanbul AirportIST<\/p>\n \t9GermanyMunich AirportMUC<\/p>\n \t10CanadaVancouver International AirportYVR<\/p>\n Skytrax notes that this is Canada’s second busiest airport, behind Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which placed 55th out of 100 this year\u2014the same rank it held in 2025.<\/p>\n Aside from Vancouver International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport, the only other Canadian highlight was Montreal, which came in 46th place (up from 51st place in 2025)<\/p>\n The Vancouver International Airport links British Columbia\u2014one of Canada’s most desirable immigrant destinations\u2014to over 110 destinations around the world.<\/p>\n In its ranking for best airports in North America specifically, Vancouver placed first, with Montreal and Toronto Pearson following in seventh and 10th place, respectively.<\/p>\n Methodology<\/p>\n Skytrax compiled its top 100 airports across the world through an annual airport customer satisfaction survey in which more than 13 million passengers of 100 nationalities provided their input.<\/p>\n The survey assesses traveller experiences across a range of airport services and product performance metrics, covering every stage of the journey\u2014from check-in and arrivals to transfers, retail, security, immigration, and final departure at the gate.<\/p>\n Over 575 airports are included in the survey results.<\/p>\n Below are some of the topics that were covered in Skytrax\u2019s airport customer satisfaction survey. \u00a0<\/p>\n Immigration queuing times, processes, and efficiency \u00a0Immigration staff attitude \u00a0Security screening queuing times, processes, and efficiency \u00a0Family-friendly security screening options\u00a0Quality of the airport website \u00a0Quality of the airport app \u00a0Ease of access to and from the airport \u00a0Public transport options (efficiency and pricing)\u00a0Availability and pricing of taxis \/ rideshare services \u00a0Availability of luggage trolleys (landside and airside) \u00a0Terminal comfort, atmosphere, and design \u00a0Cleanliness of terminals, including floors, seating, and public areas \u00a0Seating availability throughout the terminal \u00a0Courtesy and attitude of security staff \u00a0Check-in facilities (queuing systems, and seating)\u00a0Wayfinding and terminal signage \u00a0Clarity of boarding announcements \/ PA system \u00a0Flight information screens (clarity and quality of information)\u00a0Friendliness of airport staff \u00a0Language proficiency of airport staff \u00a0Ease of transferring through the airport \u00a0Location of airline lounges \u00a0Washroom and shower facilities \u00a0Cleanliness of washrooms \u00a0Nursery and baby care facilities \u00a0Hygiene standards \u00a0TV and entertainment options \u00a0Quiet areas, day rooms, hotel facilities, and rest zones \u00a0Children\u2019s play areas and facilities \u00a0Availability of family-friendly options \u00a0Range of shopping, including duty-free and retail outlets \u00a0Variety of bars, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants \u00a0Pricing in bars, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants \u00a0Wi-Fi access and time allowances \u00a0Availability of power charging points \u00a0Wi-Fi speed and performance \u00a0Currency exchange (bureau de change) services \u00a0ATM availability \u00a0Smoking policies and designated lounges \u00a0Accessibility standards and facilities for PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) \u00a0Baggage delivery times \u00a0Efficiency of priority baggage delivery \u00a0Lost luggage services \u00a0Perceived safety and security standards\u00a0<\/p>\n This survey was conducted from August 2025 to February 2026, and was available in three different languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese. Entries were validated through IP and user-level checks, with duplicate and non-qualifying submissions eliminated.<\/p>\n Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! Immigrating to British Columbia \u2013 why and how<\/p>\n British Columbia<\/a> has a population of over 5.5 million people, making it the third most populous province in Canada<\/a>. As of 2021, over 20% of British Columbia\u2019s population was comprised of immigrants.<\/p>\n In fact, Vancouver is one of the province\u2019s most popular landing destinations for individuals immigrating to Canada. The 2021 Census noted that 76.4% of all BC immigrants resided in Vancouver.<\/p>\n In a 2025 report released by the Economic Intelligence Unit, the city came in as the 10th most livable in the world<\/a>\u2014with an overall livability score of 95.8\/100. It was the only Canadian city to crack the top 10, out of 173 cities worldwide.<\/p>\n However, Vancouver is but one of many cities in British Columbia lauded by visitors and residents (existing and new alike)\u2014including Victoria, Surrey, and Kelowna.<\/p>\n For foreign nationals seeking to obtain permanent residence<\/a> (PR) in British Columbia, the primary provincial immigration pathway is through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program<\/a> (BC PNP).<\/p>\n Foreign nationals who receive PR through federal programs have freedom of movement once they become PRs, making this a viable option for those wishing to immigrate to British Columbia as well.<\/p>\n The BC PNP offers immigration categories, comprised of streams, for skilled workers and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n Skills Immigration<\/a> streams:<\/p>\n Skilled Worker Stream; Entrepreneur Immigration<\/a> streams:<\/p>\n Base Stream; and To immigrate through the BC PNP, you must first obtain a provincial nomination<\/a> (typically by entering a candidate pool under a stream you are eligible for and receiving an invitation to apply through a draw) before you can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a> (IRCC) for PR.<\/p>\n Assess your eligibility for Canadian immigration Ensuring you are admissible to Canada<\/p>\n To enter Canada as a temporary resident (e.g., as a visitor<\/a>) or PR\u2014whether through the Vancouver International Airport or otherwise\u2014you must ensure you meet all admissibility requirements.<\/p>\n A key part of that entails ensuring you are not criminally inadmissible to Canada. Any non-Canadian citizen may be turned away from Canada on account of having a criminal record<\/a>, even for seemingly minor offences<\/a>.<\/p>\n An offence leads to criminal inadmissibility only if it was a crime in the jurisdiction where it occurred and has an equivalent offence under Canadian law at the time it was committed.<\/p>\n A person may be deemed criminally inadmissible for having committed, been charged with, or been convicted of an offence. Pending charges may also result in criminal inadmissibility.<\/p>\n You may, however, be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility<\/a> (depending on your personal circumstances) and gain entry into Canada through one of the following methods:<\/p>\n
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