St. John's International Airport serves the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, at the eastern tip of Canada, approximately 8 km from the historic downtown.
St. John's is among the oldest cities in North America, with a colorful downtown overlooking a spectacular natural harbor.
How to get to St. John's International Airport
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Parking near St. John's International Airport
The airport manages an official parking area right in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is video-monitored; short-stay 2 CAD every 30 minutes with no daily cap; long-stay 16 CAD/day, 80 CAD/week, 120 CAD/month with Gold Pass.
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Car rental at St. John's International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the coasts and fishing villages of Newfoundland.
Driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are the required documents for the security deposit.
Hotels near St. John's International Airport
Airport area
The Best Western is about 500 metres from the terminal, reachable on foot as well, with a free shuttle on request around the clock; the apartment closest to the airport is about 3 km away, 4-5 minutes by car.
Best for: Dawn departures, single-night layovers, or those who want to save money without moving away from the terminal.
- The Best Western's free round-the-clock shuttle, useful for those departing before dawn or arriving late at night
- Minutes on foot or by car from check-in, with no dependence on traffic towards downtown
- The surroundings are mostly hotels, parking lots and the industrial area of Airport Heights: for dinner or a night out, you have to leave the area
- The Metrobus towards downtown passes nearby but isn't a frequent service: most people get around by taxi or rental car
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites About 500 metres from the terminal (1,700 feet), reachable on foot as well; a free airport shuttle available around the clock on request, useful for dawn flights. View availability
- Two Bedroom Apartment Near St John's Airport Apartment about 3 km from the airport (1.8 miles), with free private parking and Wi-Fi; more space than a hotel room for those travelling with heavy luggage or staying more than one night. View availability
Downtown St. John's
About 6-8 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by taxi or car; Metrobus route 14 links the airport to the New Gower Street urban terminal, a short walk from Water Street, but with not very frequent departures.
Best for: Travellers who want to see the houses of Jellybean Row, George Street and the harbour, accepting a 15-20 minute transfer from the airport.
- The colourful houses of Jellybean Row, the venues of George Street and the harbour are reachable on foot from most of the hotels
- A convenient starting point for climbing up to Signal Hill and walking the coastal trail of the Narrows
- Downtown streets don't follow a grid and are often one-way: with a rental car it's worth relying on GPS navigation
- No fast direct connection with the airport: it takes 15-20 minutes by taxi, or Metrobus route 14 with infrequent departures
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn St. John's Newfoundland, Canada Downtown, on New Gower Street, a short walk from the Mile One Centre and George Street; about 8.7 km from the airport and with no shuttle for the airport, despite the name it isn't an 'airport' hotel. View availability
- 1893 Victorian Historic Home, Ocean View, Hot Tub & Downtown Victorian house from 1893 on Victoria Street, in the heart of the historic centre, a few minutes on foot from George Street and The Rooms museum; outdoor whirlpool tub and fireplace. View availability
- Blue Jelly Bean Signal Hill Sea Vw King Bds Colourful townhouse at the foot of Signal Hill with a view of the Narrows and the harbour; a Walk Score of 94, so most outings are done on foot. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, recently renovated, is modern. From check-in to the gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Checks are generally quick; for international flights it's still advised to arrive 2–3 hours in advance.
Map of St. John's International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Cape Spear?
The easternmost point of North America, with a historic lighthouse, reachable by car from St. John's: an evocative spot to see the continent's first sunlight.
Q. Is St. John's known for iceberg watching?
Yes, during the spring season (April-June) you can spot icebergs along the famous 'Iceberg Alley' off the coast.
Q. Does St. John's have a different time zone from the rest of Canada?
Yes, Newfoundland follows its own time zone (Newfoundland Time), half an hour ahead of the neighboring Maritime provinces: a detail easy to forget when planning travel connections.
Q. What to buy at St. John's duty free?
Screech, Newfoundland's famous local rum, traditionally associated with the 'screech-in' initiation ceremony for visitors.
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