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Distance to Smithers4.9km
Distance to Telkwa16.6km
Most popular destinationBrisbane

About Smithers Airport

  • Located in British Columbia, Smithers Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Smithers.

  • The airport is also used by passengers heading to or from nearby Terrace and Houston, making it a major gateway for the wider area.

  • Fly with Air Canada, one of the top airlines at Smithers Airport.

  • Starting your journey from Smithers and want some travel inspiration? Flights from Smithers Airport can take you direct to standout destinations like Vancouver.

  • May, June, and July are the busiest months at Smithers Airport. Late spring and summer draw visitors to the surrounding wilderness for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with longer daylight hours and more accessible terrain making these months the most popular for arrivals.

  • January, November, and December are the quietest months at Smithers Airport. Deep winter conditions limit outdoor activity options, and these months sit outside the main tourism window, resulting in softer demand and fewer arrivals compared to the warmer half of the year.

How to get from Smithers Airport to Smithers

  • Whether you choose a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Smithers Airport into Smithers typically takes around 10 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Smithers Airport from Smithers

  • Driving from central Smithers to the airport takes around 10 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Smithers Airport facilities

  • Smithers Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

Where to stay near Smithers Airport

  • Fireweed Motel works well when your flight to Smithers Airport arrives late or departs early. It's around 5 kilometres away and includes accessible parking, parking, and heating.

  • Mountain View Motel is roughly 3 kilometres from the airport and another favourite. From parking and a garden to a laundry, it has the key comforts covered.

  • Or give your travel day a softer landing at SureStay by Best Western Smithers. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers air conditioning, a microwave, wheelchair access, and more.

Car rental options near Smithers Airport

Smithers Airport FAQs

Yes, Air Canada operates to and from both Smithers Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are National and Enterprise pick-up points in or near to Smithers Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Smithers Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Smithers Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Smithers Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Smithers Airport’s departure lounge.

Stork Nest Inn is the highest-rated hotel near Smithers Airport, just 4.9km away. Another great option is Sandman Inn Smithers (4.7km from the airport).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Smithers Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Smithers Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Smithers Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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