Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
CYQY, Sydney, Canada
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (7,070 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes to downtown Sydney
Sydney (J.A. Douglas McCurdy) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney’s J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is about 15 minutes from downtown and the gateway to Cape Breton Island.
- Main airport
- YQY / CYQY
- Elevation
- 203 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (7,070 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Sydney, Nova Scotia
The airport has customs and a 7,000-foot runway.
The Cabot Trail and Cabot Links golf draw visitors.
Sydney, Nova Scotia 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 Sydney, Nova Scotia
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.
Cabot Links
Cabot Links in Inverness is about 90 minutes away by car.
When Demand Peaks in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Golf and Cabot Trail season.
- October
- Fall foliage and the Celtic Colours festival.
Flight Times and Prices to Sydney, Nova Scotia
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YQY for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 791 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,119 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 5 min$55,500–$85,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,788 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,142 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,403 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,900–$20,000 | 3 hr 5 min$16,900–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,207 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,176 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 10 min$56,500–$86,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,891 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$51,500–$79,000 |
Best Aircraft for Sydney, Nova Scotia
Light jets fly from New England and New York.
Sydney, Nova Scotia Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Cabot Links?
Sydney (YQY) is about 90 minutes away; Port Hawkesbury is closer for smaller aircraft.
How long is a private flight from Boston to Sydney, Nova Scotia?
About 1 hr 35 min from Hanscom in a light jet.
