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Plan your trip at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Getting to and from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.
Transport
Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.
- BusWinnipeg TransitBus terminal on the median outside Arrivals Level 1, closest to Door 3 (right by the terminal)
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Where you board, with connections and frequency.
- BusWinnipeg TransitBus terminal on the median outside Arrivals Level 1, closest to Door 3 (right by the terminal)
All transport from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Parking
- 3parking areas
- 2–7min walk to the terminal
Picking someone up
Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.
- Departures Level 2Kiss & RideDepartures Level 2
- Waiting: not permittedIt's strictly prohibited to park, wait, or leave your vehicle unattended in front of the terminal. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
- Arrivals Level 1Kiss & RideArrivals Pickup Lane on Arrivals Level 1
- Picking up: permittedPick up travelers on Arrivals Level 1. Make sure your passenger is ready to be picked up before you pull up to the curb; each column of the Arrivals Pickup Lane has a large number to help you share your location.
- Waiting: not permittedIt's strictly prohibited to park, wait, or leave your vehicle unattended in front of the terminal. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
- Cell Phone LotPark and come insideCell Phone Lot east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue
- Waiting: permittedIf you're picking up family or friends, you can wait for free in the Cell Phone Lot, east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue; follow the Cell Phone Lot signs. Have your passenger call or message you from one of the numbered pillars at the arrivals curb. While waiting in the Cell Phone Lot, you must stay in your vehicle at all times.
- Short-term parkingPark and come insideShort-term parking across from the terminal
- Meeting: permittedPark and head inside to welcome home your loved ones: greet passengers the moment they arrive or help them with their luggage.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Dropping someone off
A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.
- Departures Level 2Kiss & RideDepartures Level 2
- Dropping off: permittedFollow the signs: drop off travelers on Departures Level 2.
- Waiting: not permittedIt's strictly prohibited to park, wait, or leave your vehicle unattended in front of the terminal. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
- Arrivals Level 1Kiss & RideArrivals Pickup Lane on Arrivals Level 1
- Waiting: not permittedIt's strictly prohibited to park, wait, or leave your vehicle unattended in front of the terminal. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
- Cell Phone LotPark and come insideCell Phone Lot east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue
- Waiting: permittedIf you're picking up family or friends, you can wait for free in the Cell Phone Lot, east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue; follow the Cell Phone Lot signs. Have your passenger call or message you from one of the numbered pillars at the arrivals curb. While waiting in the Cell Phone Lot, you must stay in your vehicle at all times.
- Short-term parkingPark and come insideShort-term parking across from the terminal
- Dropping off: permittedShort-term parking is located across from the terminal: park your vehicle and head inside to send off your loved ones, or arrive early and have a bite to eat together before the flight.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - Picking up & dropping offChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websitewww.ywg.ca/en/passengers/transportation/picking-up-dropping-off
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - ParkingChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websitewww.ywg.ca/en/passengers/transportation/parking
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - Public transitChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websitewww.ywg.ca/en/passengers/transportation/public-transit
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - TaxisChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websitewww.ywg.ca/en/passengers/transportation/taxis
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - Shuttle & bus servicesChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websitewww.ywg.ca/en/passengers/transportation/shuttle-bus-services
