Travelling from Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Hay River and Edmonton follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YHY to YEG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, R 4,079 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,147. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YHY to YEG, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YHY to YEG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
53.19% of flights that leave from Merlyn Carter Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Merlyn Carter Airport from central Hay River, it takes around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Ptarmigan Inn and Eileen's Bed & Breakfast - Guest House are near YHY. They're a particularly good choice if you're catching an early flight.
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're coming in on a late Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YEG:
Grab an Edmonton International Airport rental car and discover Edmonton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Edmonton in May.
Before locking in your flight from Merlyn Carter Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YHY to YEG in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
Around 483 kilometres east of Edmonton, Saskatoon is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre.
