Getting Here

Getting to St. John's

International travellers can reach St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador entirely by air through St. John’s International Airport (YYT), which serves as the province’s main gateway. From North America, the most common route is via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest hub, which offers frequent daily nonstop flights to St. John’s and extensive connections from cities across the United States, Mexico, and beyond. Additional connections are available through other Canadian hubs such as Montreal and Halifax. From Europe, travellers typically fly to Toronto or Montreal on transatlantic services from major cities including London, Dublin, Frankfurt, and Paris, then connect onward to St. John’s. Seasonal direct flights from parts of Europe may also be available at certain times of year.

Air Canada provides frequent and reliable connections to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador through St. John’s International Airport (YYT), with nonstop flights from major hubs such as Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax. These services allow seamless onward connections from across Canada, the United States, and Europe, making Air Canada a convenient option for international and domestic travellers alike.

WestJet offers seasonal direct air service between St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and several European cities, based on its announced transatlantic summer schedules. These seasonal routes include direct flights to London (Gatwick), Dublin, and Paris (Charles de Gaulle), operating primarily during the late spring through fall travel season, with frequencies varying by route. Exact dates for summer and fall 2026 are typically confirmed closer to the season.

Porter Airlines serves St. John's with a range of domestic connections, most notably a daily nonstop flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). In addition to the Toronto route, Porter has long offered flights to St. John's from other Canadian cities—such as Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport, providing convenient connections across Eastern Canada and onward via Toronto to Western destinations.



Getting around St. John's

St. John's has multiple taxi companies that provide airport service and serve the city and surrounding areas. Uber is also operating in St. John's.

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