Direct Flights between YVR South Floatplane Terminal & Hornby Island

Situated midway between the mainland and Vancouver Island alongside neighboring Denman Island, Hornby Island is a place of wonders: home to sandy beaches, lush forests, sunny skies and a close-knit community of just over 1,000 residents.

At Gulf Island Seaplanes we’re proud to introduce our newest scheduled route – to & from the South Floatplane Terminal at Vancouver International Airport directly to the dock at Thatch Pub on stunning Hornby Island. Click here for the latest schedule for our flights on this exciting new route.

Unlike all other floatplane services to & from Hornby Island, our flights will arrive and depart on the dock at the local’s favourite Thatch Pub instead of the beach. This means that our passengers won’t be getting their feet wet when boarding and arriving, and when the pub reopens in Summer 2023 following extensive renovations will also provide a great place to grab a drink or a bite to eat before or after a flight.

Just steps from the ferry terminal to nearby Denman Island, the dock is also a convenient choice for passengers looking to head to Hornby Island’s next-door neighbour. It’s also an affordable option, as the only added cost is a $10.55 BC Ferries ticket for foot passengers between Hornby and Denman. As a result, our new direct route to & from YVR South Floatplane Terminal is one of the most convenient ways to reach either island.

At Gulf Island Seaplanes we offer regularly scheduled and chartered floatplane services to a number of destinations on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia. With countless charter destinations to choose from, we are your link to bustling cities, charming towns, remote inlets and picturesque islands across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Lower Mainland. Call us toll-free at 1-800-665-2359 or email us at info@gulfislandseaplanes.com to find out how we can help plan your next trip!