Which airport should I fly into for New Westminster?

For long-haul and international flights, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the main gateway near New Westminster. The closest airport, Vancouver / Boundary Bay Airport (ZBD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from New Westminster?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into New Westminster?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near New Westminster

The closest airports to New Westminster, Canada: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to New Westminster, Canada is Vancouver / Boundary Bay Airport (ZBD), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ZBD	Vancouver / Boundary Bay AirportBoundary Bay, Canada	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Regional
CXH	Vancouver Harbour AirportVancouver, Canada	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
YVR	Vancouver International AirportVancouver, Canada	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	International
YLY	Langley AirportLangley, Canada	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
YXX	Abbotsford AirportAbbotsford, Canada	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
BLI	Bellingham International AirportBellingham, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	International
ESD	Orcas Island AirportEastsound, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
YSE	Squamish AirportSquamish, Canada	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Vancouver / Boundary Bay Airport (ZBD) is the most convenient at about 10 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (12 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into New Westminster. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ZBD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ZBD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to New Westminster is Vancouver / Boundary Bay Airport (ZBD), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.