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Duration	12 min
Distance	294 km
Average price	$120
Nearby airports	5 found

Closest airports to Cape Breton Island

The nearest airport to Cape Breton Island is Sydney (YQY). However, there are better options for getting to Cape Breton Island. Maritimebus operates a bus from Elmsdale, NS to Sydney, NS 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60 - $85 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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Halifax (YHZ)

Elmsdale, NS
Sydney

6h 20m

$70 - $98

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Sydney (YQY)

Sydney (YQY)
Sydney

12 min

Cheapest

$29 - $35

Moncton (YQM)

Moncton Airport
Truro, NS
Sydney

7h 25m

$86 - $122

Iles De Madeleine (YGR)

Cap-aux-Meules
Souris
Wood Islands, PEI
New Glasgow, NS
Sydney

15h 30m

$132 - $224

Charlottetown (YYG)

Charlottetown / UPEI WA Murphy Centre
Amherst, NS
Truro, NS
Sydney

11h 6m

$104 - $144

Important airports for Sydney

Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport

11.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling to Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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What is the nearest airport to Cape Breton Island?

The nearest airport to Cape Breton Island is Sydney (YQY) Airport which is 60.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Iles De Madeleine (YGR) (171.4 km) and Charlottetown (YYG) (181.4 km).

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How long does it take to get to Sydney from the Airport?

It takes 6h 20m to get from Sydney to Halifax (YHZ) Airport.

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How do I get to Sydney?

We recommend flying to Halifax (YHZ) Airport, which is 294.5 km away from Sydney. The bus from Halifax (YHZ) to Sydney takes 6h 20m.

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Where can I stay near Cape Breton Island?

There are 17+ hotels available in Cape Breton Island. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.

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Closest airports to Cape Breton Island

Halifax (YHZ)

Sydney (YQY)

Moncton (YQM)

Iles De Madeleine (YGR)

Charlottetown (YYG)

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