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ZEM Eastmain River Airport

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Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) serves Eastmain River. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAZEM
ICAOCZEM
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Eastmain River Airport — facts & history

We pulled Eastmain River Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Transport Canada

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Eastmain River Airport to Eastmain River

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Eastmain River Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Eastmain River ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Eastmain River Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Eastmain River Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Eastmain River Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Eastmain River shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Eastmain River Airport to the centre of Eastmain River?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Eastmain River Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Eastmain River Airport to Eastmain River?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Eastmain River Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Eastmain River Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Waskaganish, Wemindji. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Eastmain River Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Eastmain River Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Eastmain River Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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