Waterfront of Iqaluit with fisher boats in the foreground and the cityscape of the town in the background

Private Jet Charter to Iqaluit

Iqaluit Airport is a few minutes from town on Baffin Island and a common fuel stop between North America and Europe.

Main airport
YFB / CYFB
Elevation
110 ft
Longest runway
16/34 (8,605 ft)
Customs
On field

Flying Private to Iqaluit

The airport has customs and an 8,600-foot runway.

Arctic expeditions, Inuit art and polar landscapes draw visitors.

Iqaluit Airports for Private Jets

Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.

Before You Book Iqaluit

The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.

Customs

You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.

Fuel Stop

Iqaluit is sometimes used as a fuel stop on routes to Europe.

When Demand Peaks in Iqaluit

Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.

Summer
Arctic expedition season.
Winter
Extreme cold and darkness.

Flight Times and Prices to Iqaluit

Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YFB for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip

FromDistanceLight jetMidsize jetHeavy jet
New York (TEB)1,598 miNeeds fuel stop3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,0003 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000
Los Angeles (VNY)2,923 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr 50 min$53,500–$81,500
Miami (OPF)2,669 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000
Dallas (DAL)2,457 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr$46,000–$70,000
Chicago (MDW)1,702 miNeeds fuel stop3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,0003 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000
Houston (HOU)2,633 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000
San Francisco (SFO)2,836 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr 40 min$52,000–$79,000
Las Vegas (LAS)2,716 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr 25 min$50,000–$76,000

Iqaluit Private Jet Questions

Is Iqaluit used as a fuel stop to Europe?

Sometimes, for aircraft that need a stop on northern routes.

How long is a private flight from Montreal to Iqaluit?

About 2 hr 50 min in a super-midsize jet.