Newark to Edmonton Flights

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport, which was recognized as the country's best airport for healthy food choices in 2012 by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, serves the air transportation needs for the greater Newark area. The airport is located at One Brewster Road, just five miles south of downtown Newark, fifteen miles south-west of New York City's Times Square district, and nine miles south-west of Jersey City. More than thirty domestic and international airlines service the airport, offering connecting and non-stop flights to destinations around the world. Before you purchase your ticket, visit ebookers where you can easily browse and compare your options.

Airport Parking in Newark

Parking is plentiful at Newark Airport with short-term, long-term, reserved, valet, and restricted-mobility options. Rates range from $18 to $40 per day, and you can pay with cash, credit card, or your EZ Pass Plus subscription. If you are a frequent traveller, you can sign up to earn airline miles each time you park at the airport. There are also several hotels and commercial parking lots surrounding the airport that offer affordable rates.

Ground Transportation in Newark

The relatively new AirTrain service is becoming one of the more popular means to get to the airport. The ride is convenient, quick, and affordable at roughly $5.50 for a one-way pass. The Newark Airport Express offers bus service into Manhattan for $16. Taxis are still a popular mode of transportation, and there are many local cab companies that offer transportation from downtown Newark to the airport for between $15 and $18. Take care of your transportation needs for your final destination at ebookers, where you can compare prices on rental cars and reserve one quickly and easily.

Restaurants at Newark Airport

Whether you are looking for a grab-and-go snack or just want a hot beverage, there are plenty of options at Newark airport. You'll find a Dunkin' Donuts at the Northeast Corridor Station, and Jamba Juice, Dunkin Donuts, and Abica Coffee in Terminal A. Terminal B offers Dunkin Donuts and Java Moon Café, while Terminal C has Crumbs' Bake Shop, Starbucks, and Jamba Juice. Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are the largest coffee shop chains in the Newark area, and you'll find several of them en route to the airport.

Flying into Edmonton

The next time you book a flight on ebookers, set your sights on Edmonton, Alberta. Known for its festivals and river valley parks, your first experience in this northernmost city in North America will be the Edmonton International Airport. In operation since 1960, the airport today operates flights for more than fifteen airlines and served over six million passengers in 2011. The airport is located sixteen miles from downtown Edmonton.

Getting Around Edmonton

Edmonton is a city laid out in a grid system of streets. This system is easy to navigate on foot or by car. If you are planning on seeing sites outside of the city, a rental car is a good idea for traveling on your own schedule. If your trip will be centred in the city, traveling on foot, taxi, or public transit is an easy way to visit different sites within Edmonton.

Weather in Edmonton

Unlike cities south of the Alberta capital, Edmonton has fairly mild winters, with average lows around minus twelve degrees Celsius. Occasionally, the northern lights are visible outside the city during the winter months. Summers have the unique phenomenon of very long days, with twilight lasting through the night. Summer highs average approximately seventeen or eighteen degrees Celsius and humidity is rarely uncomfortable.

Attractions in Edmonton

Edmonton is full of cultural happenings year-round, including festivals and many events that take place in the downtown Arts District. Multiple museums also await you, offering everything from art to railway history, all in buildings that will provide architecture enthusiasts an added layer of excitement. If you are a sports fan, Edmonton hosts teams in ice hockey, football, lacrosse, basketball, and soccer. The river valley and Mill Creek areas of the city offer extensive trails if you are looking forward to biking, walking, or cross-country skiing, while golf is a popular sport during Edmonton’s sunny summers. Be sure to check out the events section of ebookers before your holiday to see what is going on in Edmonton while you are there.