Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the fourth-largest airport in Canada and serves over 18 million passengers. There are two interconnected terminal buildings: one for domestic flights and another for international flights. The operating airlines at YYC Calgary Airport are Air Canada, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, Edelweiss, Discover Airlines, KLM, SunWing, United Airlines, WestJet, Air North, Central Mountain Air, Flair Airlines, and Porter.
Calgary Airport Services
Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities
There are plenty of facilities for travelers with disabilities at Calgary Airport, including:
- Disabled parking spots
- Accessible toilets
- Elevators
- Escalators
- Free wheelchairs
- Priority pass through security
- Reserved seating in the terminal
- Sevice animal relief areas
- Accessible taxis
Calgary Airport is also part of the Sunflower Badge scheme. This is an international initiative for airports around the world to recognize invisible disabilities such as mental health struggles, autism, hard-of-hearing, and visual impairments. It’s optional, but if you’d like airport staff to be aware of your invisible disability, simply wear a sunflower lanyard or badge. This will subtly signal that you may need extra support when traveling through the airport.
Baggage Services
Calgary Airport Lounges
Free WI-FI
Calgary Airport Parking
There are five Calgary Airport parking lots located close to the terminal buildings. P1 is best for passengers departing from the Domestic Terminal, and P2 is best for travelers departing from the International Terminal. There is also a designated parking lot for overheight vehicles and an Economy Lot for cheap long-stay parking. Finally, there is a Cell Phone Parking Lot for waiting for passengers. You cannot leave your car unattended in the Cell Phone Lot, but it’s free to wait there for one hour.
Short-term parking
Park in the P1 parking lot to be closest to the Domestic Terminal, or park in the P2 parking lot to be closest to the International Terminal
Park for up to 20 minutes for free
Long-term parking
Park in the P1 parking lot to be closest to the Domestic Terminal, or park in the P2 parking lot to be closest to the International Terminal
Park for $30 CAD per day
Alternatively, park in the Economy Lot for $16 CAD per day
Drop off & Pick up
Drive to Doors 4-7 to collect passengers from the Domestic Terminal or 16-17 to collect passengers from the International Terminal
Wait in the Cell Phone parking lot for up to 1 hour for free until your passenger is ready to collect
Alternatively, park in the short-stay zones of the main parking lots (P1 &P2)
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
There are two interconnected terminal buildings at YYC Calgary International Airport. The Domestic Terminal handles all flights within Canada. The International Terminal handles flights to the US and other international destinations. Both terminals are fully equipped with everything the modern traveler needs for a comfortable transit, including washrooms, baby change facilities, ATMs, Wi-Fi, and seating. You can walk between the two terminals or take the free YYC shuttle.
International Terminal
Domestic Terminal
Transportation options from and to Calgary Airport
Learn more
By Bus
Hop on the No.300 BRT bus to arrive in the city center in 40 minutes.
*Departure every 20-30 minutes
By Taxi
Get a Calgary Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside both terminals.
Or, for a more personalized ride, you can book a private Calgary Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Rent a car from Calgary Airport and drive to the city center in 25 mins
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Calgary Airport
Buses
The No.300 BRT bus is the rapid bus to downtown Calgary.
To get to the bus stop from the Domestic Terminal, exit from Door 2 and walk across the walkway to Pillar 7. For the International Terminal bus stop, exit from Door 15 and walk to Pillar 32. There are ticket vending machines available at both bus stops.
However, there are other bus services available to other parts of the city. Here is the breakdown:
No.100 – Route from outside terminal buildings to Saddletowne LRT Station (LRT Blue Line) and North Pointe Bus Terminal
No.32 – Route from YYC Global Park to Huntington Hills and Sunridge
No.57 – Route from McCall Way down to 78 Ave N.E.
Rental cars
Taxis and private transfers
Calgary Airport Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Calgary Airport: 24/7
Shops: Most shops are open from 04:00 to 00:30.
Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 04:00 to 23:00 or until the last departing flight.
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
Domestic Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
Calgary Airport code: YYC
IACO code: CYYC
Contact Information
General information: +1 (403) 735 1234/+1 (877) 254 7427
Airport email: [email protected]
Lost property: Calgary Airport Lost Property
Frequently Asked Questions
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Calgary International Airport’s IATA code is YYC. All Canadian airports have codes beginning with Y.
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