Saskatoon Airport (YXE) reached the one million passengers served in a year landmark during 2007, a first for Canada’s 22nd busiest airport. United Airways and Delta have a presence in this airport, and Air Canada is a large carrier for Saskatoon, all of which serve destinations throughout Canada and much of the United States. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport has only one terminal, but is in the process of expansion, with the construction of a new concourse. Total expansion and renovations on the airport are estimated to end up costing $70 million.

Airport Information Saskatoon

• Location: Saskatoon Airport is located inside the city of Saskatoon, in the middle of the Saskatchewan province in Canada.
• Address: Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, 2625 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7L 7L1, Canada
• Telephone Number: (306) 975 4274
• Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
• Eating & Drinking: There are many restaurants and cafes available before security, including Tim Horton’s and also the Prairie Elevator Restaurant and Lounge. There is also a café available after security.
• ATM: ATMs are found on the main floor near to the information booths, and a change machine is also located in the north end, both with options for US Currency.
• WiFi: There are free WiFi Hotspots located throughout terminal two of Saskatoon Airport.
• Shopping: For shopping, Saskatoon offers many gift shops, and a Duty-free shop at the Relay Gift Shop.
• Luggage: Baggage carts are available for free in the terminal building and parking lot. The airport is to be contacted at 975-8900 for lost items and luggage inside the airport. For lost items on the plane, contact your airline.
• Airport Hotels: There are some hotels located minutes away from the airport, including a Best Western (306-244-5552) and Country Inn and Suites by Carlson (306-934-3900). There are also the Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown (306-244-2311), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (306-384-8844), and Ramada Hotel & Golf Dome (306-665-6500) located in Downtown Saskatoon.
• Disabled Travelers: Saskatoon Airport offers ramps, lifts, TTY phones, and wheelchairs for disabled passengers. Please contact your airline for specific needs.
• Lounges: The SaskTel Business Centers offer business amenities for basic needs, are located both pre- and post-security.
• Parking: Both short-term and long-term parking is available outside of the passenger terminal at the airport. There is one lot for both long and short-term parking. For daily parking, the charge is $1 per each 30 minutes up to the first 2 hours, and then $1 for each additional hour thereafter, and a $10 per day maximum. The weekly rate in the parking lot is $54, for those looking for long-term parking.
• Directions & Transportation: By road, take the Trans-Canada Hwy to the 45th Street West exit and then follow Airport Drive to the airport entrance. The Saskatoon Transit Bus 11 (Airport – Exhibition) runs regularly between the city and Saskatoon Airport. There are also plenty of taxis that offer transportation to and from the airport.
• Website: http://www.yxe.ca/