Planning a hunting or fishing trip there are only two Saskatchewan International Airports. They are located in Saskatoon and Regina. Both are readily accessible from any point in North America as they are serviced by three international air carriers. Northwest Airlines which operates two daily flights to Saskatoon via Minneapolis. Air Canada and Canadian/American Airlines also offer daily flights to Saskatoon from the United States and Canada. International airports in Saskatoon and Regina provide direct and connecting flights to destinations around the world. Airport websites contain excellent and timely information on flights, airlines, air services, customs, car rentals, parking and more.

Saskatoon International Airport: Information: 306 761 7555   Customs 306 780 5218

Regina International Airport:Information: 306 975 8900  Customs 306 975 4755

Major Airlines Services:

Air Canada: Reservations 888 247 2262

Northwest Airlines: Reservations 800 225 2525

United Airlines: USA 800 864 8331 International 800 538 2929

West Jet Airlines: 888 937 8538 or 800 538 5696

Regional Charter Airlines: Several Airlines provide scheduled and charter service to smaller airports and points around the province, including fishing and hunting destinations in the north.

Courtesy Air: Charter 888 325 1313

Good Spirit Air Service: Charter 306 786 3345

Sky Service Airlines: Charter 800 701 9448

Transwest Airlines: Scheduled & Charter 800 667 9356

West Wind Aviation: Charter 877 245 5550

Pronto Airways: Sceduled 7 Charter 877 600 7999

Visiting Pilots: All pilots must call Canada Customs at 1 888 CAN PASS (888 226 7277) before flying into Canada. An Air tourist Information Pamphlet is available from Transport Canada call toll-free 800 305 2059

Airport Security & Customs:

There’s nothing more important to us than your safety. The guidelines for security check-in depend on your itinerary. Different government agencies of the various countries we fly to have different requirements. We’ll point you to where you can find detailed instructions for every possible itinerary.  

Liquids and Gels:

Most countries now prohibit or strictly limit the size of containers with liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes (including the empty containers) during security check-in. Your preparation may help to prevent some real hassles at security check-in or even the frustration of having personal property confiscated. For U.S. arrivals, the items may be placed in your checked luggage after passing through Customs and Immigration. For non-U.S. arrivals, we suggest you do not purchase any liquids, gels or creams.

Examples of liquids and gels in security measures are:

Beverages

Creams

Hair Gels

Hair Spray

Shampoo

Suntan Lotion

Toothpaste

Other items of similar consistency  

You’ll fly through the security check-in, in most countries by following these guidelines for your carry-on baggage.

All liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes limit to 3.0 oz/100ml.

Place all such items in a single, clear plastic, zip-top bag.

Place this bag in the provided bin at the security checkpoint.

Travel light—minimal clutter will speed up the screening process.

Leave cigarette lighters at home.

Leave any sharp objects at home or in your checked baggage.

Spare batteries for laptops, cell-phones, etc in carry-on luggage.

Be ready to take off your shoes.

Put belts, mobile phones, and metal objects in your carry-on.

Take laptop out of case and place it in container provided.

Have acceptable identification and boarding pass out and ready.

Arrive at the airport well ahead of flight time to clear customs.  

Special Note: In some airports it’s possible to purchase toiletry items of the approved size and take them on the plane once you’ve cleared security check-in. However, if your continuing travel takes you through airport checkpoints in other countries where they’re prohibited, they could still be confiscated. Special provisions are usually made for necessary items such as medications and baby formula.

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