Airport
Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Windsor International Airport is the main gateway to Windsor, Ontario and the Windsor–Detroit border region. Compare transfer options to downtown Windsor, Detroit, and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Windsor International Airport
Windsor International Airport is the main airport serving Windsor, Ontario, and the surrounding Windsor–Detroit border region. Opened in 1928 as Walker Airport, it has grown into a compact international gateway for southern Ontario.
Located approximately 8 km southeast of downtown Windsor, the airport handles domestic and limited international traffic through a single passenger terminal. Its layout keeps check-in, security, baggage claim and ground transportation close together, offering a straightforward travel experience.
The airport is connected to the city by Transit Windsor bus service, taxis, rideshare services, rental cars and road links, while the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor–Detroit Tunnel provide cross-border access to Detroit, Michigan.
With free Wi-Fi, accessible facilities, on-site parking and car rental options, YQG serves as a convenient gateway for travelers visiting Windsor and Essex County or continuing to the United States.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Windsor International Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles all domestic and international flights. The compact terminal keeps check-in, security, baggage claim and ground transportation close together.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Windsor International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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