Why go
- Province of Canada.
- Served by Bell Island Airport.
History
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. It comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, with an area of 405,212 km2 (156,453 sq mi) and a population of 547,910 in 2026. Newfoundland with its neighbouring islands has 94% of the province's population, with more than half in the Avalon Peninsula. Labrador has a land border with the province of Quebec and a short border with Nunavut on Killiniq Island. The French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon lies about 20 km (12 mi) west of the Burin Peninsula.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (A319, Embraer 190, A320, BEH, CRJ, CRA) · 8 routes: Deer Lake*, Gander*, Goose Bay*, Halifax, London, Montreal, Ottawa*, Toronto
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 4 routes: Halifax, Orlando, Ottawa, Toronto
- Air Saint Pierre PJ (ATR) · 1 route: St.-pierre
- Air Transat TS (737) · 1 route: Orlando*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: Halifax*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319) · 1 route: London*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Halifax
- United Airlines UA (A319) · 1 route: Newark
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bell Island Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Portugal Cove, 11 km); routes include Bell Island - Portugal Cove, Bell Island -> Portugal Cove, Portugal Cove -> Bell Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.