Is Yellowknife expensive?

Yes, the cost of living and travel is high due to the remote location.

How do I get from the airport?

Taxis and hotel shuttles are available at YZF.

Can I see the Northern Lights?

Yes, Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world for this.

Is there a road to Yellowknife?

Yes, the Yellowknife Highway connects it to the rest of Canada, but it is a very long drive.

What is the best time to visit?

Winter for the Aurora, summer for the Midnight Sun.

Amherstburg

Yellowknife

Flight

Amherstburg to Yellowknife

Updated: 26 May 2026

Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories. To reach it from Amherstburg, you must fly from Windsor (YQG) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) with multiple connections. Driving is possible but extremely long and requires traveling through remote northern roads. Yellowknife is famous for its Aurora Borealis viewing and diamond mining history.

Total Distance: Driving distance 4,800 km; straight-line air distance 2,800 km.

Fastest Way

Flight from YQG to YZF takes about 10 hours.

Cheapest Way

Flying is the only practical way to reach Yellowknife from Ontario.

Compare Amherstburg to Yellowknife Routes

Flight

Connecting

Duration

10 hours

Avg Price

$700 - $1,500 CAD

Operator

Air Canada

Route

YQG to YZF via YYZ and YEG.

Yellowknife airport is the main hub for the NWT.

Travel Tips

Aurora Viewing
Book your Aurora tour well in advance for the best experience.
Clothing
If visiting in winter, you need extreme cold weather gear.
Transportation
Taxis are available, but a rental car is useful for exploring outside the city.
Dining
Try local fish like Great Slave Lake whitefish.
Connectivity
Cell service is good in the city but limited outside of it.