St. John's International Airport overview

St. John's International Airport is the main air gateway to St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador on Canada's Atlantic coast. It uses the IATA code YYT and the ICAO code CYYT. Transport Canada owns the airport, and the St. John's International Airport Authority runs it. It began life as a wartime air force aerodrome at Torbay, a name pilots still use for it.

Location and distance to downtown St. John's

The airport is on the north-west side of the city, a short drive from downtown. Most car and taxi trips to the harbourfront take around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Terminal and facilities at YYT

A single terminal handles all passenger flights. After a major renovation and expansion, it offers airline ticket offices, departure lounges, restaurants and cafés, and car rental counters. Canada Border Services Agency processes arriving international passengers.

Airlines and routes from St. John's

Scheduled carriers include Air Canada, WestJet, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines. Between them they link St. John's with major Canadian cities such as Toronto, Halifax and Montreal, and with smaller communities around Newfoundland and Labrador. Air Saint-Pierre connects the city with the French islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Some routes run only in certain seasons, so check the latest schedule.

Ground transport from St. John's International Airport

• Metrobus Route 14: city buses stop near arrivals and on World Parkway, travelling via Memorial University.
• Taxi: taxis wait outside the terminal for trips downtown.
• Car rental: counters are inside the terminal, useful for touring the Avalon Peninsula.

Things to do near St. John's

Signal Hill overlooks the harbour and the Atlantic, and the colourful houses of Jellybean Row brighten downtown streets. A short drive away, Cape Spear offers a historic lighthouse and coastal trails.

Travel tips for YYT

Weather on this coast changes quickly, with fog and winter storms that can affect flights. Leave some slack in connecting itineraries and check your flight status before heading out.

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