Web Check-In
Many airlines offer web check-in available through the internet allowing you to pick your seat and print your boarding pass up to 24 hours in advance. These airlines also offer mobile check-in so that you are able to have your boarding pass sent right to your mobile device, paper-free!
Choose your airlines web-check in:
Air Canada
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
WestJet Airlines
Travel Preparation
Packing your luggage with care will minimize your time at the security line and avoid that embarrassing 6AM call to a friend or family member to bring your forgotten passport/ID to the airport.
Before packing, find your airline's luggage policies, make a list and review the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) Pack smart program and follow the guidelines:
- If you are unsure whether you can bring an item through a security checkpoint or onboard an aircraft, put it in your checked bag or leave it at home.
- Know airline baggage guidelines, which include information like the permitted sizes and quantities for carry-on luggage, fees for additional checked bags, checking large oversize items and more. Visit your airline's Web site to read their guidelines and contact them directly with specific questions.
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In general, carry-on luggage is limited to one piece plus one personal item, which includes a purse, briefcase, laptop computer, or small book bag or back pack. Large back packs used for hiking and camping are considered carry-on luggage.
- Avoid packing important, valuable items in checked baggage. Keep medicines, cash, jewelry, passports, visas, business papers, and irreplaceable items near you in your carry-on bag.
- Make sure all luggage is tagged and labeled with your name, address, and contact information.
- Other items that can be carried with you onto an aircraft include: coats, jackets, and wraps; safety seats for children, diaper bags, small bags of snacks and consumable food, books and newspapers, and assistive devices such as strollers.
- Know CATSA’s Rules for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels. Pack all non-necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols (such as mouthwash, cosmetics, etc.) in checked luggage.
- Do not wrap gifts. If a security officer needs to inspect a package, they will unwrap gifts. Wait until your final destination to wrap presents.
- All other luggage must be checked at your airline's ticket counter.
- Get to the Airport
Drive, Get dropped off, take a cab, or ride the bus.
The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport's terminal facility is conveniently set-up for the traveler check-in process. The terminal building is open 24hrs a day.
If you are travelling within Canada you need to be at the airport no later than one hour prior to departure. If you are travelling to the United States you should be at the airport at least 90 minutes before departure and two hours before a flight to Mexico, the Carribean or Central America.
Each airline has a cut-off time for their check-in process; make yourself familiar with the cut-off time by contacting your airline.
Upon arrival to the terminal building of the Saskatoon John G Diefenbaker International Airport the airline check-in counters are located on the north end of the terminal facility (if you already have not used web check in or need to drop your checked luggage off).
After check-in at the airline counter, if time permits, enjoy one of our retail or food concession locations. Do not forget your duty free purchase if you are heading outside of Canada. If you are pressed for time, visit “To-Go” on the post security side to enjoy food, retail and a beverage of your choice.
The next step will be to head through the security screening process which is situated in the center of the terminal.
Remember, if you are carrying prohibited items:
- leave with family or well- wishers or place in your check baggage
- leave at pre-board screening and CATSA will dispose of the item(s) to a charitable organization or by regular disposal activities
Upon clearance past the security screening follow the airport signage to the proper departure gate. Gates which start with ‘A” are on the second level, ‘B” gates are on the main level. The upper and lower level departure area hold rooms are brightly lit with large viewing windows with abundant natural lighting. The upper departures area provides an excellent view of both the runways and the lower terminal.
Saskatoon does not offer US Customs pre-clearance.