Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Iqaluit Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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YFB Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Iqaluit Airport.
What to Expect
Iqaluit Airport (code: YFB) has a small terminal with limited services. WiFi availability is unknown, and there are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Iqaluit Airport
We do not have any recent sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Iqaluit Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes at night, as of this update, we could not confirm its hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Iqaluit Airport:
- Aqsarniit Hotel – Free airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Capital Suites – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- The Discovery Hotel – Free airport shuttle is available. For airport pick-up, use The Discovery Hotel’s courtesy phone at the airport to call the hotel. » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of more hotels in Iqaluit, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drink
At the time of this update, there is only one cafe and no 24-hour food concessions, so if you are stuck in the airport overnight, you should purchase water and snacks early.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader tells us you can recharge your mobile devices at the gates.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Iqaluit Airport. At the time of this update, we did not have access to information or locations.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a parent/child room for breastfeeding and diaper changing.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Information Desk – At the time of this update, no airport information desk is available. If you have any questions, there is an airport tourist desk which may be able to provide assistance.
Shopping – It is unknown whether duty-free shopping is available. There are two shops, one selling local souvenirs, to help pass the time.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
A reader tells us that car rentals are available through Driving Force. Tel: 867) 979-2088. (January 2020)
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Fixed-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. A reader tells us it’s a flat rate of $8 for a shared cab. Contact Caribou Cabs (867) 979-4444. (January 2020)
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.