Calgary Airport
General information
Calgary Airport is Canada’s fourth busiest airport and home to low-cost carrier WestJet. The airport is conveniently located for the city of Calgary, Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Calgary Airport is one of the two international airports in the province of Alberta, the other being Edmonton Airport. The cities of Calgary and Edmonton are 300 kilometres / 186 miles apart, travel time by car is at least 3 hours. The city of Calgary is among other things known for Calgary Stampede, the largest festival in Canada that is celebrated every year in July (10 days).
Location
Where is Calgary Airport situated?
Calgary Airport is located in the north of the city close to Highway 2 (Deerfoot Trail). Trans-Canada Highway 1 is also a short distance from the airport.
How many terminals does Calgary Airport have?
The airport has two terminals located next to each other, one for domestic flights (Domestic Terminal) and one for international flights (International Terminal). Both terminals are connected by a corridor, in addition there is the YYC LINK Passenger Shuttle. Domestic Terminal consists of boarding gates A, B, and C, International Terminals consists of boarding gates D (Departures International) and E (Departures USA). The modern international terminal was put into operation in 2016. The walking distance between gates A and gates D/E is 12 minutes, the YYC LINK needs only 5 minutes.
Airport Map
Transportation
Car
The distance from Calgary Airport to the centre of Calgary is 19 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of Calgary.
From YYC Airport to Calgary City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Calgary Airport by public transport. Visit the Calgary Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Bus services
You can also choose for an airport express bus service at Calgary Airport. Learn more about your travel options, travel time and where to buy tickets.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Calgary Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Calgary is about CA$ 50.-. Book your taxi at Calgary Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From YYC Airport to Calgary City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Calgary Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Avis, Budget, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Enterprise, Hertz, National (Enterprise Holdings), Alamo (Enterprise Holdings) and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Calgary Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Calgary Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Calgary Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Calgary Airport.
Flight tickets
Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.
Which airlines fly from and to Calgary Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Calgary Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- WestJet
- Air Canada
- United Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Calgary Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotels in Calgary
Looking for the best hotels in Calgary? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Calgary Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
Have you visited Calgary Airport lately? So far, 4 airport passengers have written an airport review about Calgary Airport. This airport has an average score of 1 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
Worst airport I’ve ever gone thru....no wheelchairs....have to walk miles....only to find last minute gate changes and you have to walk another 2-3 miles to your next gate...only to be told your too late to board a plane....would be nice if management at the airport could get their acts together.....reallly bad and sad that people are treated this way! Would give it zero stars if I could.
Worst airport I’ve ever been in. I travel a lot. Stupid transportation between gates which are ridiculously far apart. Poorly laid out. Looks like it was designed by a kindergarten class
I’d give it zero if i could. Horrible place, staff are rude and raise their voices at guest. Everything is a long distance away and if you struggle with mobility for any reason you are out of luck. You will struggle. Staff don’t know what they are talking about and will send you all over just to turned away when you get to said destination. I was not allowed on a flight after gate was changed and No announcement made, plane was still there but door closed. staff member here was raising voice and getting mad when we the guests were the one struggling now, no help given. Made to exit secure area, (was in the D wing) had to walk to opposite end of airport 15-20 min walk and then wait in line for 1.5h to have flight rebooked the next morning. Told to go back through security so more walking. I get to security and they scan my boarding pass, have my stuff in the bins and some lady comes and then scolds me that I can’t pas through. So rude, no listening or finding out what is going on. I was told i could go through just to be scolded by someone after which left me in tear as I was in so much pain at this point due to autoimmune disease that effects my joints which were in pain from all the walking. Also hungry at this point as I have celiac disease that requires a strict gluten free diet which is almost impossible to accommodate at the airport restaurants so was living off snacks i made sure to bring that were safe. When I later went to pass security when they said i was allowed i was questioned due to my boarding pass having been scanned. One staff at the security at 4:30 in the morning was particularly rude and yelling at everyone that they need to stack the bins at the end of the line. It was threatening, rude and so unnecessary at 4:30 in the morning when passengers are doing their best. Many of which were there due to mess ups due to the airport and flight companies from the night before. Avoid layovers here at all costs. Sorry if you live in Calgary and have to use this horrible airport as your main one.