Air Inuit
A Canadian regional scheduled airline linking Montréal with remote communities across Nunavik, using a mixed fleet adapted to northern passenger, freight and short-runway operations.
About Air Inuit
Air Inuit is a Canadian regional airline founded in 1978 to connect the widely separated communities of Nunavik with one another and with southern Québec. The carrier is owned by Makivvik, the organization representing the Inuit of Nunavik and administering assets created under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. Its scheduled passenger, cargo and charter operations remain closely connected to the region’s social and economic needs.
Kuujjuaq is Air Inuit’s primary hub, supported by important departure points at Kuujjuarapik, Puvirnituq, Schefferville and Montréal. The airline operates 63 routes serving 22 destinations within Canada. Its network extends along the Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay coasts and connects communities such as Inukjuak, Kangirsuk, Salluit, Umiujaq, Akulivik and Aupaluk with larger regional centres and southern transport links.
Aircraft used across the network include Boeing 737-200 Combi jets, De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 turboprops, DHC-6 Twin Otters and Beechcraft light twin-engine aircraft. This varied fleet allows Air Inuit to match aircraft with different runway, passenger and freight requirements. Cabin layout, seating, baggage capacity and onboard service vary substantially by aircraft, with some flights configured to carry both passengers and cargo.
Air Inuit is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it does not market a conventional frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of major network airlines. Travellers connecting to or from another carrier should check whether baggage can be transferred and whether the journey is protected on a single ticket, particularly when making connections through Montréal.
Air Inuit’s central strength is its experience operating in northern Québec, where many communities have no year-round road access and depend heavily on aviation. The same environment creates practical challenges: severe weather, remote-airport limitations and combined passenger-freight requirements can affect schedules, aircraft assignments and baggage handling. Travellers should monitor flight updates, keep essential items in an accepted carry-on and allow generous time for onward connections.
Good to know
Flying with Air Inuit — what to expect
Northern Weather
Weather and runway conditions can disrupt northern services even when conditions at the departure airport appear acceptable. Monitor Air Inuit’s advisories and avoid tight onward connections.
Aircraft Can Vary
Flights may use Boeing combi jets, Dash 8 turboprops, Twin Otters or smaller twin-engine aircraft. Cabin space, seating and onboard service therefore differ considerably between routes.
Check Baggage Rules
Baggage capacity can be limited on smaller aircraft or passenger-freight services. Check the allowance attached to your fare and keep medication, documents and valuables in an accepted carry-on.
Allow Check-In Time
Arrive with ample time, especially at smaller northern airports where local procedures may differ from those at Montréal. Confirm the applicable check-in deadline before departure.
Plan Separate Connections
When connecting from an unrelated airline in Montréal, verify whether baggage must be collected and rechecked. Leave a generous buffer if the flights are issued on separate tickets.
Mixed Passenger Cargo
Some Air Inuit aircraft are configured to transport passengers and essential freight together. Cargo requirements can influence aircraft assignment and available baggage capacity.
Network overview
Where Air Inuit flies
Air Inuit operates 63 routes to 22 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Kuujjuarapik to Montreal (1,128 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Inuit flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Kuujjuarapik → Montreal
1,128 km · YGW → YUL
The longest sector in the Air Inuit 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 Inuit
Notable destinations on Air Inuit's network.
3HKuujjuaqdirect3HKuujjuarapikdirect3HPuvirnituqdirect3HMontrealdirect3HScheffervilledirect3HInukjuakdirect3HKangirsukdirect3HLa Grandedirect3HSalluitdirect3HUmiujaqdirect3HAkulivikdirect3HAupalukdirectDestination list is indicative of Air Inuit's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Inuit — 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
- Lower fares are generally easier to find when booking early and avoiding holiday or peak community-travel periods. Because frequencies can be limited on northern routes, flexibility with travel dates is useful.
- Air Inuit serves exactly 22 destinations across one country, Canada. It operates 63 routes within this network.
- Carry-on acceptance depends on the aircraft and current baggage policy, with less cabin storage available on smaller turboprops and light aircraft. Check Air Inuit’s rules for your fare before departure, as some bags may need to travel in the hold.
- Kuujjuaq is Air Inuit’s primary hub. Kuujjuarapik, Puvirnituq, Schefferville and Montréal are also among its busiest departure points.
- Air Inuit’s longest route is Kuujjuarapik to Montreal, covering about 1,128 km nonstop.
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- Air Inuit’s busiest departure hubs are Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuarapik, Puvirnituq, Schefferville and Montréal, in that order by number of routes. These airports anchor connections between Nunavik communities and southern Québec.
- Air Inuit flies within Canada, linking Montréal and regional Québec gateways with communities across Nunavik. Destinations include Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuarapik, Puvirnituq, Schefferville, Inukjuak, Salluit, Umiujaq and Akulivik.