Airport
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Thunder Bay International Airport is the main gateway to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, linking travellers with the city centre, the Lake Superior waterfront and communities across the region. Compare transfer options to downtown Thunder Bay and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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Luggage
About Thunder Bay International Airport
Thunder Bay International Airport is the main air gateway for Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario, providing an important link for domestic flights and regional travel. The airport handles scheduled services from carriers including Air Canada, WestJet and Porter, as well as regional operators, and has customs facilities for international arrivals.
Located on Princess Street southwest of downtown Thunder Bay, the airport is about five kilometres from the city centre. Its single terminal building brings airline check-in, security screening, baggage claim and customs together in one location, making arrivals and departures relatively straightforward for travellers.
The airport offers parking just steps from the terminal, rental car desks, taxi and ride services, and a Thunder Bay Transit bus connection to the city centre, giving passengers a range of onward travel options.
Inside the terminal, travellers can use dining outlets such as The Market, Grille Works and NOMAD, browse the Passages gift shop, and access free Wi-Fi and accessibility features while waiting for flights.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Thunder Bay International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building on Princess Street. The multi-level terminal handles both domestic and international traffic, with airline check-in counters on the main level and departure, dining and retail areas on the upper levels.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Thunder Bay International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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