Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport is a convenient gateway to Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the wider Waterloo Region in Ontario. Compare transfer options to the surrounding city centres, Toronto and other nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Region of Waterloo International Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport is the main airport serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the wider Waterloo Region in Ontario. It opened at its current Breslau site in 1950 and was later renamed Region of Waterloo International Airport, providing a convenient alternative for travelers in the area.
Located about 10 km east of downtown Kitchener and roughly 20 minutes from the surrounding city centres, the airport sits near Highway 401 and about 45 minutes west of Toronto. Flair Airlines, WestJet and Sunwing operate scheduled domestic and international services from the airport.
The passenger terminal building includes a departure lounge and an adjacent domestic arrivals building. Recent upgrades have added self-service check-in, a new outbound baggage system and additional security screening capacity, while Canada Border Services Agency facilities handle international arrivals.
Ground transportation options include taxis, car rentals, private transfers, chauffeur services and group buses, making it relatively easy to continue to Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and other destinations across the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Region of Waterloo International Airport operates a single passenger terminal building with a main departure lounge and an adjacent domestic arrivals building. Domestic and international scheduled flights use the same terminal complex.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Region of Waterloo International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Region of Waterloo International Airport to hotels, homes and destinations in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and other parts of Waterloo Region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from YKF to business meetings, events or multiple stops across Waterloo Region and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Region of Waterloo International Airport for independent travel around Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and onward journeys across Ontario.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Region of Waterloo International Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across Waterloo Region.
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