There are 2 ways to get from Fort Simpson to Hay River by plane or car
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Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Fort Simpson to Hay River is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Simpson to Hay River is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $120 - $550.
The distance between Fort Simpson and Hay River is 328 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Fort Simpson to Hay River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Simpson to Hay River is 431 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Fort Simpson to Hay River.
There are one+ hotels available in Hay River.
What companies run services between Fort Simpson, NT, Canada and Hay River, NT, Canada?
Canadian North and Air Tindi fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) twice daily.
- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–1,200
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport via Yellowknife
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–1,200
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