St. John's International Airport
YYT / CYYT
St. John’s International Airport (YYT) is the main airport serving St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador. It handles domestic flights across Canada and some international seasonal services. The airport is located a short drive from downtown St. John’s.
Terminal Guide for St. John's International Airport (YYT) #
The airport operates from a single passenger terminal building where check‑in, security and gate areas are located within one compact facility. Domestic and any international processing are handled in the same terminal with relatively short walking distances between services.
Getting to and From St. John's International Airport (YYT) #
The airport is about 10-20 minutes by car from downtown St. John’s depending on traffic. There is no rail link.
- Taxis & ride‑share: Readily available at the terminal curbside; fares are modest for the short distance to downtown.
- Public bus: Local bus service connects the airport with the city; frequency is lower evenings/weekends.
- Car hire & private transfers: Rental cars and hotel shuttles operate from the terminal.
- Driving: Short urban drive; winter weather can lengthen travel times.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at St. John's International Airport (YYT) #
The terminal offers standard services for regional travel.
- Lounges: A local/small airline lounge may be available.
- Food & drink: Cafés and quick‑service outlets are available landside and airside.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points in common areas.
- Shops: Small retail outlets and duty‑free for some international flights.
- Accessibility: Accessible facilities and assistance available; contact your airline for specific needs.
Tips for St. John's International Airport #
- Downtown St. John’s is a short taxi ride - typically 10-20 minutes.
- Public bus service connects the airport with the city but check schedules for evenings and weekends.
- Weather can affect surface travel in winter - allow extra time for snow or ice.
Weather & Climate near St. John's International Airport #
St. John's International Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1503 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -1° | -13° | 143 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -1° | -13° | 127 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -9° | 128 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -4° | 123 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 3° | 101 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 89 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 109 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 11° | 4° | 161 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 143 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -9° | 149 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
