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YYC Calgary International Airport

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Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, about 8 km northeast of Calgary. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYYC
ICAOCYYC
ServesCalgary
From centre8 km
Non-stop59
Airlines16
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Elevation1084 m

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The airport in numbers

Calgary International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Calgary International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
18M
as of 2024
Elevation
1084 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Transport Canada
Passengers per year, 1999–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Calgary International Airport to Calgary

The airport is about 8 km northeast of Calgary, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$17–C$27.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 minC$17–C$27
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From YYC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Banff108 km114 minC$187–C$296
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Calgary International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$17–C$27 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Calgary ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Calgary International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 59 destinations, operated by 16 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: WestJet · Air Canada · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · Air Transat · United Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · US Airways · Lufthansa · Iberia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Calgary International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Calgary International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Calgary shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 8 km northeast of Calgary, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Calgary International Airport to Calgary?
Roughly C$17–C$27 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Calgary International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Calgary International Airport to Calgary?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Calgary International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Calgary International Airport?
About 59 destinations, including Edmonton, London, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth. 16 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Calgary International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Calgary International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Calgary International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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