Charlottetown Airport

This is a great small airport to use.
It is close to Charlottetown and easily accessible from main roads, parking is always available (not the cheapest, but at least you’ll find a spot).
The interior is well maintained and everything looks new and sparkling. Check in and security is a breeze, and the amenities past security are more than adequate considering there are no real long haul flights from this airport. Luggage also quickly comes out on the conveyer belt after landing.
One thing that would make the place nicer would be a lounge or bar outside the security area, but I guess you can’t have everything!

Budley’s has THE BEST french fries ever and that’s all I came here to say.

Tiny little airport on a small island. However it has the basic necessities to keep human life form functioning and from moving to a state of agitated craziness! What you love of these small Canadian airports is that you can land and be curbside in about 20 – 30 steps. Or vice versa at check in. Car rental is located at kiosks when you land so you can traverse this island. A small gift shop has small souvenir items if you have missed something for a loved one or relative. Also there is a snack counter post security with a lounge where sandwiches, salads, beer and alcohol are served also. I purchased a lobster roll sandwich that was quite tasty. I’d concur that imitation crab was mixed in at a ratio of 45% icrab /55%lobster. Overall it helped fill a tummy during a long delay. Sure this airport may be a bit dated in décor however it makes up in charm and friendliness!

Charming airport with well optioned gift shop and cafeteria outside of security. Nicely lit and expeditious process through check-​in.
Car rentals are a breeze to work with and are located on site. We got a great deal through Kayak which routed us to Avis via Euro-​Cars.
One HUGE benefit of YYG is the gratis luggage carts. Very neighbo (u)rly gesture on the part of our PEI hosts.
ATM is conveniently located at arrivals. Don’t pull a muscle trying to get Canadian tender — we managed very well using our U.S. Debit/​credit cards for the largest and smallest transactions AND the exchange rate is fair.
Watch the planes come and go from either inside or outside — plenty of viewing options.
Budley’s restaurant & lounge serves various expected plates (chowder, lobster rolls, fish & chips) and appear reasonably priced compared to the rest of St. John’s Island.
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I love this tiny yet efficient airport!
PLUSES:
— Small — cute, compact, easy to navigate — you can walk the entire length in about a minute
— Baggage claim is FAST!
— Great staff in security/​customs — friendliest I’ve come across!
— Fantastic tourism information with staff
MINUSES:
— Snarky Counter staff (I’m looking at you, female staff over 50 — I’ve experienced 3 or 4 of you now and you must have some sort of Crusty Club code about not smiling or being nice to people…)
— No dining options… there is a little
INTERESTING TIP /​INFO TIDBIT:
There is a Canada Post mailbox inside the airport to send those last-​minute postcards! I had about 20. Yes I still snail mail.
I have never waited longer than 15 minutes for my baggage!!! I know.
And, needless to say, this airport will always hold a special place in my heart because it is the gateway to my favourite place in the country!

My first and only visit to PEI was a result of a poorly booked airline ticket booked through points. At first I was dreaded my 5 hour layover in Charlottetown as I had no clue about the city, the airport or anything. This airport was by far the smallest airport that I’ve ever been to! It has an arrivals gate and a departures date… that’s all! Although it was very small it was very efficient and the staff was extremely helpful What is nice is that it is extremely easy to get to the city via taxi and at a reasonable price. As far as airports go, I can’t say anything more than that!

This is a very small yet friendly airport. You will enjoy the ease of not having to rush to this airport as the security gates only open when a flight is close to boarding time. The airport does boast free wifi and a pretty good café while you wait for those early morning Air Canada flights.

A quaint little airport that’s as lovely as the locals, right down to the customs agents. For maximum enjoyment, have enough sense to experience the airport without the detriment of being entangled with Delta Air Lines.