Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YEG to YHY flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
Right now, C$593 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$856. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YEG to YHY if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YEG to YHY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights taking off from Edmonton International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YEG:
Arriving at Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've touched down on a late Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport flight. Ptarmigan Inn and Eileen's Bed & Breakfast - Guest House are great options near YHY.
Getting from Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to central Hay River
Merlyn Carter Airport to the centre of Hay River has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
The quietest month for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Hay River based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Hay River is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Merlyn Carter Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and -10ºC (14ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YEG to YHY sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Yellowknife is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hay River. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Yellowknife Old Town Soundwalk, Old Town and Fred Henne Territorial Park.
Your trip through Canada wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Fort Nelson. Fort Nelson Heritage Museum and Church of Our Lady of Sorrows are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 451 kilometres south-west of Hay River.
