Whistler is the busiest ski destination in Canada and one of the most-requested charter destinations on this site. It also has no airport, which is the first thing anybody planning a trip here needs to be told.
There Is No Airport at Whistler
The resort has no runway. What exists in the area is a seaplane base and a pair of heliports, and none of those takes a private jet. So a Whistler trip is always a two-part journey, and the only question is which part is flown.
The Three Honest Options
A jet lands at Vancouver International Airport (CYVR/YVR) and you drive up Highway 99, which is about two hours and is how most clients arrive. A turboprop can use Pemberton Regional Airport (CYPS), roughly 20 miles north of the resort and about 70 nautical miles from Vancouver, which shortens the drive considerably. A helicopter can get closer still and is the quickest option door to door when the weather allows it. We price all three and let you choose, rather than quoting the one that sounds best.
Ski Season Is the Constraint
Through the winter season the Vancouver ramp and the handling are both busy, and the mountain weather decides whether the helicopter leg happens at all. On a tight arrival we build the drive in as the fallback rather than treating it as a failure, because a car that is already booked beats a helicopter that cannot launch.
Getting a Group There
Whistler trips are frequently groups: a family, a corporate retreat or a party of friends. One aircraft into Vancouver with ground transport arranged at the other end almost always beats several separate bookings, and everyone arrives together instead of across a day.
Aircraft We Arrange
Every category is set out on its own page, from a piston twin on a short regional leg through to an airliner-size aircraft for a large group: see the aircraft index. For freight rather than passengers, air cargo charter is a separate service with its own aircraft.
Luxury Hotels in Whistler
There are many luxury and five star hotel options around Whistler. Canada. Many of these these hotels are situated near popular tourist attractions and offer beautiful views of the surrounding area. Relax or take advantage of the local attractions/activities during your stay. The following list of hotel recommendations are based on location, amenities, and online reviews:- Nita Lake Lodge
- Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
- Sundial Boutique Hotel
- Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort
- Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
- The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
Activities and Attractions in Whistler
Take advantage of the local attractions and daily activities during your next visit to Whistler. Make sure to research all the local options before booking your private charter flight.- Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- Whistler Blackcomb (Ski/Snowboard)
- Whistler Mountain Bike Park
- Whistler Sliding Centre
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
- Whistler Library
- Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
- Whistler Golf Club
Request a Quote
Tell us the dates, the route, the passenger count and anything unusual about the baggage, and we will come back with aircraft that genuinely fit the trip. Call 1-888-987-5387 or use the contact page. An advisor answers at any hour and the same advisor stays with your trip to the landing. Our safety page sets out what we check on an operator before we quote it.