Cheap flights from Ottawa International to Thunder Bay

Flight Information

Flights from Ottawa International to Thunder Bay are covered by Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines. There are no direct flights to Thunder Bay from Ottawa International, but Skyscanner can help find the best-priced Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights. Most include one stop; however, Air Canada Express partners with Bearskin Airlines with three stops in Toronto, Sudbury, and Sault Ste. Marie. All airlines provide connecting flights via Toronto with most flying via Toronto Pearson International Airport, except Porter Airlines which connects at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Terminal Information for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa International Airport is a fairly small airport, and all passengers go through one terminal building. Taxis from downtown Ottawa to the airport cost approximately CA$37; Uber is another option. The Transpo bus service is a cheaper option and includes Para Transpo for people with disabilities. Once checked in, travellers can relax with a coffee, meal, or drink at the selection of coffee shops, restaurants, and pubs or head to the observation area on level 3 to watch planes taking off and landing. The Porter Airlines lounge is open to all Porter passengers and offers free Wi-Fi, snacks, and newspapers; Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge is available to premium members.

Terminal Information for Thunder Bay Airport

Thunder Bay Airport is a small and simple airport with two floors, four arrivals gates, and five departure gates. Most of the arrivals gates are on the main floor, and most departure gates are on the second floor. Ground transportation to and from Thunder Bay Airport is minimal with taxi services operating on demand, rental cars, and hotel shuttles. The Thunder Bay Transit bus service runs along the airport route on the #14 Arthur line with a fare of CA$2.75. For a shuttle, a hotel directory board can be found near the #1 baggage carousel in the arrivals area. Passengers can use this board and the dedicated telephone to contact local hotels for a shuttle or to book accommodations.

What You Need to Know

Domestic travel within Canada is hassle-free, requiring only acceptable identification documents for Canadian residents. Foreigners will need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada and present a passport while travelling within Canada. While check-in and security flow smoothly for domestic flights, it is nevertheless recommended that passengers arrive at least two hours before boarding a domestic flight.

What to Expect in Thunder Bay

Out in Northwest Ontario, lakes abound — over 150,000 lakes, rivers, and streams are waiting to be explored and the way the locals like to do it is in a canoe. Thunder Bay is located along the great Lake Superior with an abundance of natural beauty. A visit here is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts during summer. Winter has its own appeal with activities like dog sledding and ice fishing.

Thunder Bay is said to have the largest Finnish population outside of Scandinavia. Ottawans will swap their much-loved BeaverTails pastries for Thunder Bay's light and delicious Finnish pancakes. Visitors can immerse themselves in Finnish culture, food, saunas, and must stop in at the famous Hoito restaurant, which serves up the best Finnish pancakes in town!