Airports near Winnipeg
YWG・YQK
What airports are closest to Winnipeg?
The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is the primary hub, located just 7.18 km from the city center, which can be reached in as little as 15 minutes by taxi. This airport is ideally situated for those visiting the city, offering a variety of efficient transport options, including budget-friendly city buses that connect directly to downtown. Conversely, Kenora Airport (YQK) is not located in Winnipeg but serves the nearby city of Kenora, lying 199.1960 km away. A typical journey from the Kenora area to central Winnipeg takes at least 2 hours 15 minutes by bus or car, making it a distant regional alternative rather than a direct entry point for the city of Winnipeg itself. Travelers should prioritize YWG for the most convenient access to downtown accommodations and local attractions. Search for flights to Winnipeg and book hotels in Winnipeg, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Winnipeg: YWG and YQK.
Airports Near Winnipeg: Key Information
Number of airports in Winnipeg
1
Closest airport to the city center
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Distance
7.2 km
Fastest arrival time
15 minutes - 25 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Compare domestic and international airports near Winnipeg.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Distance: 7.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Winnipeg Transit
Cheapest
30 minutes - 40 minutes
CAD 3.10-3.45
Budget
Airport Taxi
Fastest
15 minutes - 25 minutes
CAD 20.00-25.00
Comfort
Uber/Lyft
15 minutes - 25 minutes
CAD 20.00-30.00
Balanced
Airport Car Rental
15 minutes - 20 minutes
Comfort
Kenora Airport
Distance: 199.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Ontario Northland
Cheapest
2 hours 15 minutes - 3 hours
CAD 43.00-140.00
Budget
Regional Car Rental
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
Comfort
Private Transfer
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
CAD 650.00-700.00
Balanced
Compare 2 airports near Winnipeg
Airport Guide
Compare 2 airports near Winnipeg
For the vast majority of travelers, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is the only logical gateway, as it is located within Winnipeg and handles all domestic and international arrivals. It offers straightforward, affordable, and quick access to the city center via public transit or taxi. In contrast, the Kenora Airport (YQK) serves the entirely separate, neighboring city of Kenora, Ontario. While it provides essential connectivity for that region, it is situated approximately 200 kilometers away from Winnipeg. Traveling from Kenora to Winnipeg requires a significant journey, usually via intercity bus or personal vehicle, which is time-consuming and costly compared to arriving directly in Winnipeg. We recommend using the Kenora airport only if your primary destination is the Kenora region itself. Travelers flying into Winnipeg should rely on the extensive ground transport network at YWG, while those arriving in Kenora should plan for a multi-hour road transfer to reach the capital of Manitoba.
Hotels near Winnipeg airport
Breakfast
Very Good108 Reviews
Winnipeg|13.07km from city center
The only reason cleanliness is rated a 3 is because our room had a smell to it (not bad, it could just be the cleaning products), other than that it was clean. It’s located on the outskirts of winnipeg which is lovely for driving out of town. The service was awesome, everyone from workers to people staying was friendly, it is a very welcome and warm environment. We ended up with a top floor room and was able to move onto the ‘motel’ style rooms, which was very appreciated. The breakfast that comes with the hotel really exceeded our expectations, REAL eggs, the crispiest best hash browns, and the toast was bacon was good too. They had an interesting cinnamon bun french toast that i’d definitely try next time. They have a pantry/ little convenience store in the lobby, and I’d say the prices are reasonable, definitely would expect them to be more. On the downside the beds are on the stiffer side, but the pillows are of good quality. this wouldn’t be my first choice to come back to in winnipeg but for the price and good meal included, it’s top #5.FromUS$90
Very Good110 Reviews
Winnipeg|1.17km from city center
The environment is good and the transportation is convenient. I can recommend it to my friends.FromUS$173
Very Good111 Reviews
Winnipeg|5.52km from city center
Very clean and comfortable room with all mod cons - more spacious than most in this central location in a capital city and the price was very reasonable for all on offer. Excellent wi-fi, nice toiletries, great choice at breakfast. The staff were very helpful, organising our taxi and allowing us to stay in the room after check out time so we could freshen up before we left for the airport.
The only issue we had about the stay was the noise from the street. The hotel is in an area near some fast food restaurants and bars. The first night of the stay we were awoken by someone blasting out music in the very early hours of the morning. The following morning the bin men woke us at 5am. Nothing the hotel can do about this but if you are considering this hotel and won't be out partying till the early hours yourself maybe ask for a room on a high floor facing away from the street.FromUS$82
Very Good117 Reviews
Winnipeg|1.31km from city center
Hotel Fort Gerry never disappoints! Despite the age of the hotel, it has been updated through the times, but still maintaining it's charm. The room was perfect and couldn't of asked for anything more!FromUS$150
Great108 Reviews
Winnipeg|1.44km from city center
We found the service very friendly. There was an intense aroma in the lobby each time we entered the hotel and the doors of the rooms slammed loudly other than that we had a restful night sleep.FromUS$102
Family friendly
Very Good106 Reviews
Winnipeg|9.15km from city center
Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay-cation at the Holiday Inn - Airport West! Welcoming and friendly service, spacious and spotless room, silky sheets on the king bed, and excellent amenities in the room. Despite the pandemic, we were able to use the pool - an efficient and fair sign-up process gave us 1 hour/day (could have been more). The continental breakfast was not included, but the location is excellent and we could easily walk across the street for sushi & bubble tea, pizza, steak, and more! Also a Shoppers Drug Mart and Liquor Mart right across the street. And, if you want some exercise, this hotel is a close jaunt to the beautiful Assiniboine Park & Zoo!FromUS$130
Very Good107 Reviews
Winnipeg|5.29km from city center
The hotel has a swimming pool and large slides, very suitable for traveling with baby, the hotel is not far from Costco Wal-Mart, very convenientFromUS$102
Very Good128 Reviews
Fort Gary Winnipeg|6.64km from city center
Booked using trip.com app. Third stay at this location. Great location. Good parking. Efficient check-in. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Shower had great power and wall mounted shampoos and washes were a nice touch. Buffet breakfast including various fruit, hot and cold cereals, yogurts, bacon, turkey sausage (and more) was tasty. Service at breakfast by several young ladies was friendly and attentive. We loved speaking to Ruby who is a wonderful ambassador of hospitality for the Inn. Check out was fast and easy. Thank you to all! Will be back soon!FromUS$94
Very Good100 Reviews
Winnipeg|3.94km from city center
Worst service I’ve ever received in a hotel. Dropped a suit for dry cleaning on a Tuesday afternoon and front desk never once respected their promise to follow up and confirm it would be ready for my departure. Worse, after the second day, no one seemed aware of what had happened to my dry cleaning. Ended up changing my plans and moving meetings to hope for my garments to make it in time on my day of departure.
Luckily it made it, but I ended up paying for a late return of my rental car.
I received no apology from anyone at the hotel.FromUS$151
Very Good102 Reviews
Winnipeg|3.94km from city center
This was great for our family of three (plus a small dog). The room was spacious, well maintained by the staff during our stay, the staff were friendly, and the amenities (breakfast and pool and gym) were great. We're repeat visitors.FromUS$178
5 star
Very Good113 Reviews
Winnipeg|6.29km from city center
Location is okay. The hotel is connected to another hotel so you need to walk from one hotel to another one if you need to park. The corridor has cigarette smell. The room is spacious like a standard hotel . Washroom is okay but there were stain in the bath tub which I make me hesitant to use it. Overall it is okay for a short connecting flight stay. Have notFromUS$125
Great108 Reviews
Winnipeg|7.55km from city center
Beautiful clean accommodation with friendly helpful staffFromUS$119
Great84 Reviews
Winnipeg|6.09km from city center
Stayed in Winnipeg most satisfied for one night. The room was very clean, the bathroom was bright and atmospheric ～ walking distance from the airport ～ was very good.FromUS$158
Very Good116 Reviews
Winnipeg|5.11km from city center
The reason I gave lower score on service was that I booked this room specifically because it was
“1 King POOLSIDE ROOM - DIRECT POOL ACCESS”
And I got there late, like minutes before 11PM but booked room around 7PM. The man at front desk was kind and quick and gave me my cards for suite saying 3rd floor. When I got into suite I gave my son a bath and then went to look out window and saw the parking lot. I was like ***. So I called front desk and lady answered and I was like *** and explained it and she apologized and said that the suite I was supposed to get had plumbing issues so they ‘upgraded’ my suite instead. Saying it’s the executive suite which is much bigger (online cost
$5-$10 more than one with poolside/pool access). I asked if it was really an upgrade if it didn’t have access to pool? Again she apologized, and I said well I think I should have been called or emailed stating that after booking and given the option to have a refund or choice of ‘upgrade’, or at the least those offers when I came to front desk! Not go to suite without telling me and me getting settled bathing my son before noticing ***. Was not impressed by that at all as I would’ve asked for refund instead since I booked it for that specific purpose, direct pool access.
Aside from that upset the suite was incredibly nice, could’ve used a box of Kleenex for each room, but everything was clean and they let me do a 12pm check out (not free obviously). Breakfast was included and it was buffet/continental that was so much better than expected and really great with many many options. All the staff were nice and friendly.
Aside from not being told about my suite being unavailable and not given option for upgrade or refund both at time of booking AND at front desk when checking in, I would’ve given 5star rating. The location would be ideal if I was travelling to Winnipeg given how close it is to airport, but I live here so it not being closer to home is not ideal, which any hotel around the airport would’ve rated that the same.
Photos of room I should’ve got though layout was the same, but the view was not.FromUS$132
Very Good118 Reviews
Winnipeg|0.76km from city center
Well the staff were really rude when I first got there, but by the last day of my stay they were a little nicerFromUS$118
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Winnipeg?
The nearest airport to Winnipeg is Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), about 7.2 km away.Kenora Airport (YQK) (199.2 km).
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How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to the airport?
Getting from Winnipeg to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) takes about 15 minutes - 25 minutes.
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How do I get to Winnipeg?
We recommend flying into Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), which is approximately 7.2 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Airport Taxi, reaching downtown in about 15 minutes - 25 minutes.
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How many airports does Winnipeg have?
Winnipeg has 2 airports: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Kenora Airport (YQK).