Pittsburgh to Gander Flights

Pittsburgh International Airport

The Pittsburgh International Airport is located just twenty miles west of downtown on Airport Boulevard. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Midwest, Northwest, JetBlue, Delta, Continental and American Airlines. Orbitz.com can locate both domestic and international flights from Pittsburgh for the budget traveler.

Parking at the Airport

Short-term, long-term and extended parking lots are available at the airport. Rates are charged by the hour or by the day. Valet parking is also available for an additional fee. The short-term lot is perfect for people who are dropping off or picking up travelers. Long-term lots are ideal for travelers going on short vacations, and the extended lots are most economical for long business trips. Shuttle services are available to and from the parking lots.

Transportation to the Airport

Getting to the airport can often be a challenge. Orbitz.com can help you select a car rental service if you want to rent a car during your stay. Most hotels offer their guests free shuttle service to and from the airport. Limos are available for rent, and fees are usually charged by the hour. Other transportation options include metered taxi services and the city bus system, which charges a flat rate.

Pittsburgh International Airport Restaurants

Travelers can enjoy a meal or a snack in the airport terminals before they board their plane. Restaurant choices include McDonald's, which offers a variety of breakfast items and coffee, and Mayorga Coffee Roasters, which offers a selection of gourmet coffees and pastries. Orbitz.com can help with dining options while providing low-fare flights from Pittsburgh for people traveling on a budget.

Gander International Airport

The Gander International Airport is located in Gander, approximately two miles from the center of the city. The airport is serviced by Air Canada, and Sunwing Airlines provides seasonal flights to and from warm locations in the winter. Orbitz.com can find flights to Gander from any domestic or international destination. The website searches flights to find tickets at discount prices.

Transportation from the Airport

Busy Bee Cabs provides 24-hour taxi service at the airport. The cabs line up outside of the domestic arrivals area. DRL Coachlines Ltd. provides a shuttle service from the airport to any local destination. However, you have to call to make arrangements. If you want access to a vehicle during your stay, you can reserve a rental car using Orbitz.com. The airport has car-rental kiosks, located in the YQX terminal, for four rental car companies: Avis, Budget, National and Thrifty.

Climate in Gander

Gander has a maritime climate, with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months, low temperatures range from 9°F to the high teens, and high temperatures range from the mid-20s to the low 30s. During the summer months, the low temperatures range from the low 40s to the low 50s, and the high temperatures range from the low 60s to the low 70s.On average, Gander gets snow 101 days per year.

Highlights and Attractions

My Newfoundland Adventures Day Tours offers guided bus or van tours. You can also see the entire area, including some glaciers, by sky with GFT Aerial Sightseeing Tours. If you'd rather tour the ocean, you can take a whale watching coastal tour and have a seafood lunch. Orbitz.com does more than find flights to Gander. You can use the website to make reservations for guided tours or purchase tickets to local attractions.