Air Creebec
A Cree-owned Canadian regional airline providing scheduled links between remote northern communities and southern gateways in Québec and Ontario.
About Air Creebec
Air Creebec is a Canadian regional airline founded in June 1982, with its first flights taking place on July 5 of that year. The company began with 51 percent Cree ownership and 49 percent held by Austin Airways. In 1988, the Cree acquired the remaining airline assets, bringing the carrier under full Cree ownership. Headquartered in Waskaganish, Québec, Air Creebec retains a strong Indigenous identity and provides passenger, charter and cargo services that support northern communities.
Waskaganish is Air Creebec’s busiest departure hub by number of routes, followed by Chisasibi, Chibougamau, Attawapiskat and Fort Albany. The airline operates 32 routes serving 15 destinations within Canada. Its network connects communities around James Bay and Hudson Bay with regional and southern centres, including Montréal and Val-d’Or. Other destinations include East Main, Kashechewan, Moosonee, Nemiscau and Wemindji, where dependable air access is particularly important because road links may be limited or absent.
Aircraft types associated with Air Creebec’s operations include the De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 family, particularly the Dash 8-100, as well as the Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante. The airline’s broader operating fleet also supports dedicated cargo work. Scheduled passenger flights generally have a single economy-style cabin rather than multiple service classes. These turboprop aircraft are suited to relatively short regional sectors and smaller northern airports, although cabin storage, onboard amenities and baggage capacity are more limited than aboard mainline jets.
Air Creebec does not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it does not operate a widely published frequent-flyer programme. Travellers therefore should not expect the usual alliance benefits, such as reciprocal mileage earning, status recognition or lounge access. Connections with other carriers can be arranged through gateways such as Montréal and Val-d’Or, but separately issued tickets may not include through-checked baggage or protection if an earlier flight is delayed.
Air Creebec’s principal strength is the essential connectivity it supplies to communities across northern Québec and Ontario. Its regional fleet and local operating experience are well matched to airports where larger aircraft may be impractical. The trade-off is that northern weather, runway conditions and aircraft payload limits can disrupt schedules or restrict excess baggage. Passengers should allow flexibility around onward travel, carry medication and other necessities in permitted cabin baggage, and confirm flight details before leaving for the airport.
Good to know
Flying with Air Creebec — what to expect
Northern Weather
Weather and runway conditions at remote airports can affect schedules. Leave a generous buffer before onward flights, appointments or other time-sensitive plans.
Small Aircraft Cabins
Regional turboprops have less overhead and under-seat storage than mainline jets. Pack compactly and expect some cabin bags to be checked when space is limited.
Baggage Capacity
Checked and excess baggage may be limited by aircraft payload and available space. Essential medication, documents and valuables should remain in your permitted personal or cabin baggage.
Separate Connections
Air Creebec is not part of a global airline alliance, so separate connecting tickets may not include baggage transfer or missed-connection protection. Allow ample time when changing airlines in Montréal or Val-d’Or.
Remote Airport Facilities
Some northern airports have limited food, retail and ground-transport options. Confirm check-in arrangements and organize transportation before the day of departure.
Single Cabin Service
Scheduled flights generally use a straightforward economy-style cabin. Service and onboard amenities can vary with the aircraft and the short regional nature of the route.
Network overview
Where Air Creebec flies
Air Creebec operates 32 routes to 15 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Chibougamau to Montreal (498 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Creebec flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Chibougamau → Montreal
498 km · YMT → YUL
The longest sector in the Air Creebec network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Creebec
Notable destinations on Air Creebec's network.
YNWaskaganishdirectYNChibougamaudirectYNChisasibidirectYNAttawapiskatdirectYNEast MaindirectYNFort AlbanydirectYNKashechewandirectYNMontrealdirectYNMoosoneedirectYNNemiscaudirectYNVal-D'OrdirectYNWemindjidirectDestination list is indicative of Air Creebec's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Creebec — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Waskaganish is Air Creebec’s busiest departure hub by number of routes and is also the airline’s headquarters. Chisasibi, Chibougamau, Attawapiskat and Fort Albany are its next-busiest departure points.
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- Waskaganish has the most Air Creebec departure routes. Chisasibi, Chibougamau, Attawapiskat and Fort Albany are the other busiest departure hubs in the airline’s network.
- Air Creebec serves exactly 15 destinations across 1 country. Its domestic network comprises 32 routes within Canada.
- Air Creebec generally permits one compact carry-on weighing up to 6 kg plus a personal item, subject to its current conditions. Cabin storage aboard regional turboprops is limited, so passengers should verify the latest dimensional rules before packing.
- Air Creebec serves northern communities and regional gateways in Québec and Ontario. Destinations include Waskaganish, Chibougamau, Chisasibi, Attawapiskat, East Main, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Montréal, Moosonee, Nemiscau, Val-d’Or and Wemindji.
- Air Creebec’s longest route is Chibougamau to Montreal, covering about 498 km nonstop.
- There is no consistently cheapest day for Air Creebec tickets. Booking early and comparing flexible travel dates is sensible, particularly around holidays and periods of heavy community or business travel when northern services may fill quickly.