Airport
St. John's International Airport (YYT)
St. John's International Airport is the main gateway to St. John's and the surrounding Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador. Compare transfer options to the downtown core, Signal Hill, and nearby communities, and plan your journey with ease.
Passengers
Luggage
About St. John's International Airport
St. John's International Airport is the main air gateway serving St. John's and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally built as Torbay Airport during the Second World War and opened in December 1941, it has grown into a key hub for domestic, transborder and international air travel.
The airport operates a single three-level passenger terminal, with arrivals and baggage claim on Level 1, check-in and security screening on Level 2, and the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and observation area on Level 3. This compact layout keeps connections and transfers straightforward for travellers.
Located about 6 km from the downtown core, the airport is only a short drive from central St. John's. Taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services, rental cars and Metrobus Route 14 provide connections to the city and surrounding communities.
Passenger facilities include free Wi-Fi, charging stations, ATMs, children's play areas, a visitor information centre, and a range of restaurants, cafés and shops. As the hub for PAL Airlines, the airport supports onward connections across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
St. John's International Airport operates a single three-level passenger terminal building. Level 1 houses arrivals and baggage claim, Level 2 handles check-in, security screening and departures, and Level 3 contains the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and observation area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from St. John's International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from St. John's International Airport to hotels in downtown St. John's, Signal Hill, business locations and other destinations across the Avalon Peninsula.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around St. John's and nearby communities.
Car Rental
Rent a car at St. John's International Airport for independent travel around St. John's and onward journeys to destinations across Newfoundland.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between St. John's International Airport, hotels, event venues and other locations in the region.
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