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Calgary International Airport Guide (YYC)

Airport info
Code: YYC
Address:
2000 Airport Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6W5, Canada
Location:

The airport is located 20km (12.5 miles) northeast of Calgary.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(403) 735 1200 or 1 877 254 7427
Timezone: GMT -7:00
Calgary International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Calgary International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A new dedicated 120,000 sq m (130,000 sq ft) International Terminal is scheduled to come into operation in 2014, while a new runway is also included in the airport authority's C$2.5 billion expansion plans.

Information: 

Four information booths (tel: (403) 735 1375) a visitor reception area, and Tourist Information (tel: (403) 735 1372), can be found in Arrivals. White Hat volunteers (tel: (403) 735 1251) also provide a variety of assistance.

Email address: 
infostaff@yyc.com
Website: 
www.calgaryairport.com
Driving directions: 

To reach the city centre from Airport Road NE, turn left onto Barlow Trail North, turn left on Airport Trail NE, and then left at the traffic lights. Then merge onto Deerfoot Trail south, exit onto 16th Avenue West (TransCanada Highway) and turn left onto Centre Street. Alternatively, drive south on the Barlow Trail to the Memorial Drive exit ramp (then take Memorial Drive west) and take the exit ramp off 4th Avenue. Some diversions can be expected during expansion developments.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Calgary Transit (tel: (403) 262 1000; www.calgarytransit.com) runs route 100 to Westwinds Station and route 430 to Crowfoot CTrain Station. The new route 300 BRT public bus links the airport to the city centre with services every 30 minutes between 0500 and midnight. Allied Downtown Shuttle Service (tel: (403) 299 9555; www.airportshuttlecalgary.ca) operates services to the city centre, with various pick-up/drop-off points in town. For those travelling to and from Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Red Deer and The Red Arrow Motorcoach (tel: (403) 531 0350 or 1 800 232 1958; www.redarrow.ca) offers regular services to and from Calgary city centre, with onward connecting services. Many local hotels offer courtesy shuttles, and several other bus operators offer connections to Banff, Jasper and a variety of other locations.

Taxi: Licensed taxies are available 24 hours, with stands located outside Arrivals.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs and bureaux de change are available in Arrivals and Departures. Mobile telephone hire offices, postal services, Internet, fax and photocopying facilities are available at Mailboxes etc. on the second level of the Departures area.

Food: 

There is a range of restaurants, bars and cafés at the airport, including a food court on the mezzanine level.

Shopping: 

There are various shops on the Departures level, including a bookshop, newsagents, florist and gift shop.

Luggage: 

Lost property and baggage storage (tel: (403) 735 1449) can be found at the Visitor Information Centre on the Arrivals level.

Other: 

There is a medical clinic, children’s play area, travel insurance service, chapel, pet exercise area and smoking lounges. There is also an educational entertainment centre and a wellness spa.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Full conference and business facilities are located at the Delta Calgary Airport Hotel (tel: (403) 250 6000; www.deltahotels.com), which is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway; less comprehensive facilities are also available in airport lounges operated by Air Canada.

Disabled facilities: 

There are lifts, escalators and ramps where necessary, and TTY telephones are provided for hearing-impaired travellers. Parking for disabled drivers is available on level 2 and level 4 of the Parkade structure. A wheelchair-accessible taxi service to and from downtown Calgary is operated by Associated Cabs (tel: (403) 299 1111; www.associatedcab.ca).

Car parking: 

Short- and long-term parking is available. Short-term parking is located on the ground level of the Parkade facility opposite the terminal for parking of up to one hour. Long-term parking in the Parkade is recommended for stays of more than one hour, with reduced weekly rates; it is connected to the terminal by covered walkway. Over-height vehicles are accommodated in a separate area close by. A recently opened, free of charge, 'cell phone lot' is now available for those meeting inbound passengers.

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo and Thrifty are all represented on-site at the Rental Car Centre, which is opposite the terminal at Arrivals. Discount Car and Zoom are located off-site, with a courtesy shuttle provided.

Airport hotels

There is a good choice of hotels both on-site and within a short distance of the airport.

Delta Calgary Airport Hotel

The Delta Calgary Airport Hotel is connected to Calgary International Airport via a covered walkway. The hotel has a swimming pool, fitness centre, meeting space and a range of on-site dining options.

Telephone: (403) 250 6000.
Website:
www.deltahotels.com
Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is a five-minute drive from Calgary International Airport and provides a complimentary shuttle to/from the terminals. The hotel offers a 'Park and Fly' airport parking service and has an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (403) 717 1999.
Website:
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Calgary Airport

Holiday Inn Calgary Airport is located 13km (8 miles) from Calgary International Airport, and provides a shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, business facilities and conference/meeting space.

Telephone: (403) 230 1999.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Sandman Hotel and Suites Calgary Airport

Sandman Hotel and Suites Calgary Airport is located five-minutes' drive from the airport and is served by a 24-hour shuttle bus service. The hotel has an on-site grill restaurant and a business centre, while banqueting facilities are also available.

Telephone: (403) 219 2475.
Website:
www.sandmanhotels.com

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