Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

"Get there early now for morning flights. The half hour before boarding time is no longer enough time. They have lots of morning flights going out."

"Security lines can be crazy on a Sunday, but if you're late, the people are so kind that they let you into the front of the line. This DOES NOT happen in Toronto!"

"For parents/caretakers of little kids: on the second floor beside gates 1 & 2 are a small play area and a TV set to Treehouse."

"Use self service kiosk and save loads of time..."

"If you miss your flight and no others are available try jumping on the seaplane and flying over to yvr to catch one www.saltspringair.com"

"There's a cute lounge (not just for frequent flyers), on the third floor. Elevator right between Tim Horton's & Starbucks. Get yourself a coffee & head on up. Good viewing."

"Bring your own food & booze to enjoy in the lounge before boarding. Everything closes super early!"

"Free wifi. All the staff (including security) are really nice. Currently the airport is under construction."

"You don't need to get here too early, very relaxed airport. Security is very chill too. Nice staff!!!"

"Today I learned I had metal plates in my shoes"

"There is spotty bus service from the airport to downtown. Best to take the Akal airport transporter ($19) or the taxi ($55-$65). The taxi drivers are very informative, maybe with the fare."

"Ask an agent for a guest pass if you are not flying but still need to go through the security check point."

"Birds live in the airport, you can see & hear them on the lower level in the trees"

"Early flight? Security can often be quite busy, and most of the line is behind the glass wall, so don't assume there's no line if you see the outside queue empty!"

"Even though it's small, I've learned the hard way that when it's busy, it's busy. Missed a 5:30am flight to Vancouver showing up 40min before. Today super long security line up had people panicking."

"Excellent looking vending machines here! The vending guys pretty hot too!"

"Waiting for an arrival? Try whitespot, it's the express version which means the food is served quickly."

"Staff is brilliant. The elder lady behind the ibfo booth is so sweet and helpful, she made sure I got on the right bus to downtown."

"Download the aircanada app to see when flights are arriving and if they are delayed"

"Grab a spinnakers beer... The prices are great, not your typical airport $$... Don't be whimpy, get a big one! ;0)"

"Great restaurant close to the airport. You can watch the planes while you eat great food. http://www.spitfiregrill.ca/"

"Head to the Roost on your way to/from the airport (at the lights at the corner of McTavish & East Saanich Rd. Try the meatloaf sandwich - you can't go wrong"

"Love the free wifi and power pods in the gate areas."

"Shuttlebus is $18 to any downtown hotel. A cab ride will be closer to $65."

"Nice restaurant after security now with lots of power outlets under the high seat counters."