Frequently asked questions

Question 1

Which airport serves Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Calgary is served by Calgary International Airport, IATA code YYC, ICAO code CYYC, officially known as YYC Calgary International Airport. The airport is located around 17 km northeast of Calgary city centre and is the busiest airport in Alberta and the fourth busiest in Canada, handling 18.9 million passengers in 2024 and 19.4 million in 2025. The complex has a single main terminal organised into four interconnected concourses: Concourses A and B for domestic flights, Concourse C for US transborder flights with US border preclearance facilities, and Concourses D and E for international flights. It is the main hub for WestJet and a focus city for Air Canada, with direct flights to North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. The international terminal, opened in 2016, features 581 geothermal wells for climate control, an innovative call-to-gate system, and an electric tram connecting the concourses. Book your ticket and land at the gateway to the Canadian Rockies.

Question 2

How do you get from Calgary airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

The airport is 17 km from Calgary city centre, and the journey takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Calgary Transit Express Bus Route 300 (BRT) connects the airport to the city centre with departures every 30 minutes and a journey time of around 40 to 50 minutes at the standard bus fare. Route 100 connects the airport to the McKnight-Westwinds LRT station, from where you can continue by CTrain to the centre. Taxis are available at the stand outside the terminal 24/7 with fares of around 40 to 55 Canadian dollars to the centre. Uber and Lyft are available from the designated pick-up area. Calgary city centre is served by the CTrain (LRT) network, and travel within the central zone (between City Hall and Downtown West/Kerby stations) is free. Car rental is available at the airport rental centre. Banff National Park is around 1.5 hours by car from the airport. Book your ticket and plan your arrival in Calgary.

Question 3

Is Calgary safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Calgary is one of the safest major tourist destinations in Canada. Canada holds a Level 1 advisory from the US State Department, the lowest possible, and Calgary reflects this trend with a violent crime rate comparable to American cities of just 300,000 people, even though Calgary has 1.25 million. Around 82% of tourists feel safe visiting Calgary, and 88 out of 100 residents and visitors feel completely safe during the day. The main tourist areas (Stephen Avenue Walk, Calgary Tower, city centre, Princes Island Park, Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park) are safe and busy. The main risks for tourists are car break-ins (do not leave visible items), catalytic converter theft, and occasional aggressive behaviour by vulnerable individuals in East Village and near the Drop-In Centre shelter. Winters in Calgary are severe, with temperatures that can drop below -25°C and icy roads. Alberta is vulnerable to wildfires (May to August) and seasonal flooding. Calgary is the ideal starting point for Banff, Lake Louise, and the Rocky Mountains. Book your ticket and discover Canada's sunniest major city.

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