Airline
Aklak Air (Y9)
Experience reliable connections across Canada's majestic Western Arctic with Aklak Air. Based in Inuvik, this essential regional carrier provides safe, vital passenger and freight services to remote communities including Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, and Ulukhaktok. Whether traveling for essential business, visiting family, or exploring the Northwest Territories, Aklak Air delivers authentic northern hospitality.
Why travelers choose Aklak Air
- •Main hub located at Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport (YEV) in the Northwest Territories.
- •Operates a rugged, versatile fleet including de Havilland Twin Otters and Beechcraft 1900s.
- •Vital lifeline for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, providing passenger, freight, and medevac services.
- •Formed in 1977 and operating as a joint venture with Kenn Borek Air for maximum operational reliability.
Fare families
Basic
The most affordable option for regional travel, ideal for passengers with fixed schedules and minimal baggage needs.
- •1 Personal item included
- •Standard seating assignment
- •Non-refundable
- •Flight changes permitted with a fee
Standard
A balanced fare offering standard baggage allowances and moderate flexibility for everyday Arctic travelers.
- •1 Personal item included
- •1 Checked bag (up to 40 lbs / 18 kg) included
- •Standard seating assignment
- •Flight changes permitted with moderate fee
- •Cancelable for future flight credit
Flexible
Maximum flexibility for unpredictable Arctic travel schedules, featuring premium policies and peace of mind.
- •1 Personal item included
- •1 Checked bag (up to 40 lbs / 18 kg) included
- •Priority standby status
- •Free flight changes
- •Fully refundable cancellations
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Passengers are permitted one checked bag up to 40 lbs (18 kg) on most scheduled flights, alongside a small personal item. Excess baggage is strictly subject to aircraft payload availability and incurs additional fees.
Change policy
Flight changes and cancellations are generally permitted up to 24 hours prior to departure for standard fares, subject to a change fee. Weather-related operational delays, common in Arctic travel, are handled with flexible rebooking procedures.
Check-in
Passengers must check in at the airport counter at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Due to strict payload weight calculations required for remote Arctic operations, check-in cut-off times are strictly enforced.
Colombo (CMB) network
Aklak Air operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight Y9 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight Y9 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight Y9 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight Y9 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight Y9 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight Y9 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat