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Distance to Thunder Bay6.4km
Distance to Shuniah Township22.9km
Most popular destinationWinnipeg

About Thunder Bay Airport

  • Located in Ontario, Thunder Bay Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Thunder Bay.

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Neebing and Shuniah Township.

  • Jetting out of Thunder Bay and wondering where to go? Flights from Thunder Bay Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Toronto

    • Sioux Lookout

    • Winnipeg

    • Sault Ste Marie

    • Webequie

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Thunder Bay Airport. These summer months draw visitors for warm-weather outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, and access to Lake Superior and surrounding wilderness areas, aligning with peak domestic leisure travel across Canada.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Thunder Bay Airport. Deep winter conditions in northwestern Ontario keep leisure travel low during this period, and with the summer outdoor season still months away, overall demand for arrivals remains subdued.

How to get from Thunder Bay Airport to Thunder Bay

  • You can travel to the centre of Thunder Bay by bus from the airport. The Thunder Bay Transit takes around 30 minutes to reach a central hub like Water Street Terminal.

  • Roach's Yellow Taxi and Diamond Lacey's Taxi are among the taxi companies in Thunder Bay.

  • Driving time from Thunder Bay Airport to Thunder Bay will depend on traffic conditions, but on average it's around 10 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Thunder Bay Airport from Thunder Bay

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Thunder Bay Transit. Hop on at Water Street Terminal and it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport.

  • Whether you're driving from central Thunder Bay or getting a friend to drop you off, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Thunder Bay Airport facilities

  • Thunder Bay Airport operates from one terminal.

Where to stay near Thunder Bay Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Thunder Bay Airport or an early check-in, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Thunder Bay is there when your schedule calls for convenience. It's just 2 kilometres away and features accessible parking, wheelchair access, and a fitness centre.

  • Home2 Suites By Hilton Thunder Bay is roughly 2 kilometres from the airport and another one for your short list. From express check-out and a business centre to wake-up call services, it has the essentials in place for a smooth stay.

  • Or turn a travel day into an easier stay at Best Western Thunder Bay Crossroads. From the airport, it's about 2 kilometres away and offers parking, a fitness centre, Wi-Fi, and more.

Car rental options near Thunder Bay Airport

Thunder Bay Airport FAQs

Yes, Air Canada operates to and from both Thunder Bay Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, WestJet operates to and from both Thunder Bay Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd operates to and from both Thunder Bay Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Driving Force, Enterprise, Turo, Budget, National and Avis pick-up points in or near to Thunder Bay Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Thunder Bay Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Thunder Bay Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Thunder Bay Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Thunder Bay Airport’s departure lounge.

Lux Suites Extended Stay is the highest-rated hotel near Thunder Bay Airport, just 4.2km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Thunder Bay (1.8km from the airport), and Home2 Suites By Hilton Thunder Bay (1.8km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Thunder Bay Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Thunder Bay Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Thunder Bay Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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