Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our St. John’s 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.
I got off my flight at around 0200 on 04Nov21 and asked if I could stay airside as my next fight departed at 0500. The airport folks had no issues with me staying. – Jeff
YYT 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 St. John’s International Airport.
What to Expect
St. John’s Airport (code: YYT) consists of a small, modern terminal with eight gates, and a half dozen shops and eateries split between the air and land sides. WiFi is available and there are mobile device charging stations near the gates. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in St. John’s Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels within a quick shuttle ride of the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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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. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Location: Airside. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: St. John’s Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near St. John’s Airport:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Best Western Plus St. John’s Airport Hotel and Suites – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport – Free Airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Comfort Inn Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John’s Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in St. John’s, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at St. John’s Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs, operated by CIBC, are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, 1st floor in the Atrium (between the elevator and the Jellybean Harbour) ▪ Airside, Departures lounge, across from gate 9.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, diaper-changing facilities are available in several of the washrooms throughout the airport. Additionally, there is a nursing station located on the 2nd Floor of the Departure Lounge.
Children’s Play Areas – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Two locations: Departures lounge, airside, between Gates 10 and 11 • 1st floor, landside, outside of the food court.
Drinking Water – Thirsty? Drinking water fountains are available free of charge to refill your personal water bottles. Location: 2nd level near gates 2 and between gates 10 and 12A.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping can be found at the Relay Shop and at the Heritage Shop. Additionally, you will find a Jellybean Harbour store, Breakwater Place and a Best Buy Kiosk.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, there are no 24 hour concessions available. Here are the options: Freshii • Newfoundland Chocolate Cafe • (2) Tim Horton’s • Yellow Belly Brewery & Public House.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) for assistance! Location: Arrivals Hall, Landside, near entrance/exit.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – Free mobile charging stations can be found airside in the Departures lounge by Gates 1-2 and Gates 4-8.
Quiet Room – A peaceful room for prayer or meditation. Chaplaincy services, such as grief counselling or stress management, are available upon request. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
St. John’s airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Air St. Pierre • Lynx Airline • PAL Airlines • Porter Airlines • Sunwing • WestJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Bus route No 14 serves the airport with 2 pick-up locations (Arrivals and near the Holiday Inn Express Hotel). For fares, schedules, and more information, visit the Metrobus website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • National • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Comfort Inn Airport • Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John’s Airport • Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. John’s Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
City Wide Taxi is the official taxi service provider of St. John’s Airport, and has exclusive access to the airport’s taxi stand and pick up/drop off areas. Flat rates are available from the airport to area lodging. All other locations are metered and subject to a $5.00 airport fee.
Last updated: 2022-10-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are 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 web sites. 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.
