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Calgary International Airport
Category: Hotels & Travel Airports Airports [Edit]
2000 Airport Rd NECalgary, AB T2E 6W5
(403) 250-7275
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52 reviews for Calgary International Airport
52 reviews in English
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Review from Amanda L.
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
In many ways I enjoy the Calgary airport much more then my local Vancouver Airport, especially because I fly a lot around dinner time and in a rush to get through security never get a chance to eat, hello food court after you gone through security!!!
They also have great shopping and a REALLY cheap liquor store after securities so you can stock up on cheap booze before flying home, AND I DO!
They have some really nice cowboy style art and their guest attendants wear little cowboy vests and hats so they are easy to spot! The airport has a very new and clean feel to it which must be hard to achieve since this airport is a busy one! -
Review from Kenneth E.
Vancouver, BC
3/29/2012
For an upcoming Canadian city, it's actually a bit bland, as there isn't much shopping or restaurants to eat. Was going to say everything's nicely located and close by, as soon as you enter inside, you don't have to walk miles to get to your flight carrier or clear customs --- it's so small! guess that could be a good thing to save a few steps lol.
Only nice thing is when you arrive and get out to the front to hail a taxi, there's a Jugo Juice right there.
And nice that they don't charge to use their carts to put your luggage on, as i had 3 pieces. Toronto does, urgh!
Not a busy airport, even on the way there during rush hour 5pm. by the way, a much more better efficient road system there, 3-4 lanes consistently from DT! -
Review from Charles S.
3/5/2012
YYC seems like a perfectly fine airport. Close to downtown. Small navigable. And the Canadian security guys screening the carny on stuff were super efficient.
I wish I could say the same of the US TSA people there at pre-clearance. Let me say here, that the individual TSA guys were very nice. There just weren't enough of them. The pre-clearance facility last Friday morning was a madhouse. Thank you, TSA, for bringing all the charms of the third world to Calgary.
By the time I got to the gate, they were making announcements that the flight would be delayed because 20 passengers were still held up with TSA.
As an AmCit traveling home, I had to wonder if all of this could in any way be worth it. Are we really safer because of this?
Hey, Janet Napolitano, you know how restaurants and movie theaters have extra people working to cover their periods of high demand? You might want to think of doing the same and hiring some people to cover the peak periods in Calgary.
I and all the other passengers paid for this execrable service with the security fee built into the ticket price. WTF? -
Review from Elvis A.
2/10/2012
Accessibility: It is connected via public transport though it can be nightmare as its a combination of bus and C train. Apparently there is a shuttle service to downtown.
Location: reasonable distance from downtown core
Hotels: Connected to the Airport and within vicinity
Food: Several Chain offerings
Shops: Duty Free is decent and other souvenirs shops and alcohol shops
Car Rental: Located across from the main terminals though a surcharge in most cases.
Tip: If you are driving and have time to kill there is mall nearby where one can spend time.
There are two parts of the main departure areas:
One located downstairs where one flies short haul or smaller cities and then there is the Regular departure area. Short haul area can be unbearable in the winter as one has to walk to the planes in the bitter cold. Not very pleasant if you ask me as the one is not prepared for sudden blast of cold.
Other area seems fine.
There is tons to explore at the airport and the information center is very helpful. There is even a shuttle service to Banff etc.
I have used the US departure area once and don't recall it being anything special. The airport can get real busy on long weekends as there are a lot of people flying out. I would recommend just renting a car to get here as the parking at the airport is expensive if dropping off the vehicle for less than week (discount rates apply for weekly parking) -
Review from Mariana R.
Calgary, AB
5/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful and organized!!.. Even when is a small airport I think is very beautiful, clean and organized. Normally you it doesn't take a lot of time in the security line when you are leaving. And if you are arriving is very easy, and the luggage come fast. I would only complain about the food options. There is not so many restaurants inside the airport, but the few ones that are there, are good.
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Review from Emma G.
1/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
When I first moved out here, I used to fly home every month...and then I decided to move home for a summer, and I flew back here every month...my flight of choice is always the 6am, which means I arrive at 5am. It's always quiet and empty, just the way I like it.
YYC is quite small and easy to navigate. Like Angelo said, it's plain jane - but it gets the job done. I've never seen long lines except for when the Toronto and Vancouver airports were closed due to snow...yeah, big lines at YYC that day and everyone was grumpy. But I digress!
This is a pretty decent airport, and I've never had problems with the free WiFi. Also, there's quite a few places to eat. -
Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a great airport !
Small AC Lounge, but the airport itself has lots of shopping, laid out well and every person that works there and you ask a question of is polite and very helpful ! -
Review from Michael C.
Vancouver, BC
1/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
It's an airport, how do you rate this place?
I mean, it is what it is. As long as they don't loose my luggage, I'm happy. They got clean washrooms, food, drinks, and TSA where relatively nice.
Not the nicest airports I've seen, but it'll do! -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
1/13/2012
The best part about YYC is that it's not confusing. There is no way you can get lost at YYC. It's too small and straight forward. It's not like, Whitehorse small, but for a major city it feels like a small airport.
There are Starbucks, and a couple of places to grab a beer and some food, but there's nothign really outstanding about it. Just the way the airport should be!
I have never had unfriendly service from anyone at the Calgary airport. It's always easy and efficient. The lines are never ridiculously long either which is a nice surprise to a YVR girl. -
Review from Jenn D.
1/18/2012 5 Check-ins Here
Ahhh the good old Calgary International Airport. This place is practically home to me. I don't have anything bad to say about them... I find the airport easy to navigate, has sufficient services, is kept clean, and staff have always been friendly. What more could you want in an airport?
Oh I know. BETTER WIFI! That's my only complaint. -
Review from Leanne S.
1/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I loath YYC. It may be small and not confusing but tell me why all the food kiosks and restaurants close at 7pm?? I'm Canadian and know we like to eat at all hours!! :P
And why the hell am I segregated to one section of the airport with only one restaurant (that closes at 7pm ) but yet you tempt me by partitioning everything with glass so I can see you have more restaurants on the side that I can't get too!! Damn you YYC. :P
Seriously though, what's the point? It's like the Interior Designer wanted to purposely frustrate the already frazzled traveler. All I wanted was my Tim Horton's donut and you wouldn't let me have one. :( Cruel joke I say. -
Review from David C.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 3/12/2012 40 Check-ins Here
They have added a priority lane (Nexus and AC Status). Amenities are still just OK with the exception of the WestJet side. I'm looking forward to the extra terminals being completed, and hopefully a little more freedom behind security to access different amenities.
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4/1/2011
Good amenities most places (except sometimes US departures depending in the gate configuration).… Read more »
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Review from Don B.
9/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
YYC is a pretty decent airport for its size. There are okay amenities, it's clean, the folks are fairly nice, and did I mention it's clean? And flying out on a weekday afternoon everything is nice and mellow. But there are a few gripes I have with this airport that I can't just let fly.
1. No free Wifi! This sucks. There's "free" wifi if you are willing to sign up for something or if Rogers can text you a code... something that's decidedly not free if you have a US cell phone and simply turning that sucker on in Rogers cell range will cost me the cash equivalent of a black-market kidney. 30-minutes of slow, ad-driven service is not "free" either. Boo on that.
2. US Preclearance is slow. Super slow. When I rolled through there were two employees on, and it took me a good 30 mins to get through preclearance... and this was for a fairly short line. Maybe 12-15 people in front of me. Glad I was super early for my flight!
Other than these two complaints (minus a star for each), YYC is a quality place to spend a couple of hours. -
Review from Peter T.
10/29/2011 2 photos
Calgary Airport (YYC) definitely is no LAX or O'Hare when it comes to size or international destinations, but it does the job.
International arrivals involve a long indoor walk to the customs area. There are some workers offering golf cart service if the walk is too long.
Customs should be fast and efficent for most people. After going thru the baggage claim area, it's not too far to the exit door area where the arrivals pickup area is. My gripe is that this area covered above, so if you are there any significant amount of time, you're breathing in a lot of car exhaust. Not a cool place to hang out.
Departures to the US involve a US Customs Pre-Clearance. After picking up your boarding pass from your airline counter and getting a tracking sticker for checked bags, the passenger enters a mini shopping area. There's a few interesting shops, but It's hard to really shop here, as the customers' checked baggage is still with them at this point. Afterwards, one goes thru US Customs. Once thru, there's a place to drop off checked bags. Then one must then go thru Canadian TSA inspection before reaching the cleared terminal waiting area. Here, there's Tim Hortons, Jugo Juice and many gift shops to greet the traveler. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained.
Since it's US pre-clearance, you never really "leave" Canada, there's no exit Canada Customs I went thru or an Exit Canada stamp on my passport. It's also odd that I "enter" the US via pre-clearance, then I have to go thru Canadian TSA immediately after, but it works out in the end.Listed in: Reviews of Calgary-area places
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Review from Carrie P.
In my humble opinion, I do not visit this airport enough, which in fact means.... I do not travel nearly enough. :)
The Calgary airport I find relatively easy to get around. If you are travelling to cowtown for a visit, you will be greeted by friendly volunteers dressed in white hats to show you a little western hospitality.
There are a lot of good little chocolate shops, and even a liquor store if you are grabbing a bottle of vino on the way home.
I have not travelled extensively, but I have been to many of the major airports throughout North America, and find that comparitively speaking, we measure up. If I am in the airport for a lot of time (flight delays, etc), I find there is enough to do that I am not bored out of my tree. If if you are someone who is visiting Calgary, then you will certainly enjoy the western flair and hospitality.
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Review from Peter A.
Ottawa, ON
8/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I take a relatively large amount of flights, 90% for work, and normally, I like an early flight, normally before 7:00. So my experience with YYC has been to stumble in, get through security, get a coffee, and do something blearily. I've really never noticed anything particular about the airport, it's small, well-planned (for the most part), and is functional, for the most part.That's what you want in an airport, right?
Angelo is correct, if you get here at the rush-time, the line-ups can be grotesque, although not as bad as that hell-hole, Peason.
Anyway, I was at YYC last week to drop my sister off for a European flight, and we had some time to hang-out before she went through security, and I really noticed for the first-time that Calgary is a really hum-drum kind of airport. I mean, we aren't a large Quanset like space like Winnipeg, but we are definitely in the same field as a Saskatoon or Ottawa, cities much smaller than Calgary. Like these other airports, YYC also does not have regular transit to the Core, only a small direct-service bus pilot project.
The upcoming renovations, and the addition of two new international terminals should launch YYC into the real of large mid-sized airports, probably similar to Vancouver. Hopefully, that won't change the airport's decent accessibilty, and good customer service. -
Review from Ali Z.
I've always loved airports, that sense that there's something new and exciting just a flight away. Seeing people meet their loved ones a la "Love, Actually". Watching the business travelers forceful strides as the zoom away from baggage pick up towards the rental counters / car service. Or that one poor bas*ard waiting for his luggage as the empty carousel spins round and round.
YYC is a small airport for a city the size of Calgary. It's well organised in terms of departures with Air Canada on the far end / WestJet on the near end of the driveway. Staff have always been helpful especially the volunteer seniors easily recogonised in their white cowboy hats. One odd design feature I've never understood are the luggage carousels being outside the security area. I've always kept my check-in luggage tags in case the Airport Police ask to see them to verify I'm not stealing anyone else's luggage in error. The carousels have displays from Alberta museums to give passengers something to look at while waiting for their luggage. From memory there are exhibits from the Royal Tyrell (dinosaurs), Heritage Park (old west / pioneer) and the Military Museum (self explanatory).
Shopping is limited to the usual airport type stores though if you're in need of a last second gift the Bernard Callebut chocolate store is a quick stop everyone will appreciate. The food court has standard fare though lacks anything that would qualify as healthy; however all is forgiven as both Tim Horton's and Starbucks are available past security unlike some other Canadian airports I've traveled.
One warning, if you are flying Air Canada Jazz you may be in the 'basement' terminal, I have no idea what the real name however it looks like a bus stop and is located on a sub-level I never knew existed until I took a plane to Edmonton. If you're gate is at this level bring coffee & a book as there are no windows
WiFi is available however you'll have to log-in using your Facebook account. Baggage carts are available for free saving me from having to ask for change or carry everything like a circus strongman. -
Review from Malloreigh M.
Vancouver, BC
2/10/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I like the free parking under 30 minutes thing. Actually, my parents like it, and when they don't have to pay for parking when they pick me up, they are in better moods, which makes the hour+ long drive home in traffic more pleasant.
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Review from Cristina G.
9/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I must say...this airport is quite convenient. Calgary International is quite small but very efficient. I especially love the fact that you check into customs before you get on the plane in Calgary to go back into the United States.
The TSA lines were quick and there is enough to eat and do while waiting for your flight. -
Review from Arc P.
8/15/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I love YYC. It's a great airport that really represents the city well. Probably the best thing about it are those that friendly white-hatted information gurus and cart drivers. They are always able to handle any questions one might have. Sometimes they can sense when someone is struggling and will come up to you. One time I was confused about which side international arrivals would come from and a wonderful older lady asked me if I needed yelp. She was able to direct me appropriately.
I also enjoy how there are A, B, C and D meeting spots. When friends and family arrive you can tell them where to meet. Pretty easy to navigate.
That being said there is always room for improvement. The short term parking only gives you 30 mins free and then charges you an additional $3.50 (or something like that) for 30 minutes. I think they should give 45 mins because sometimes a flight can be delayed or the baggage takes longer to get out. I guess one could always drive out of the lot and loop around to get back in the lot, thus getting an additional free 30 mins, but that can be inconvenient. Also, they could have more signage about the shuttle buses that are available outside meeting place D, thus saving people money from getting a cab. However, those are relatively minor things.
It's clean, easy to navigate and has many friendly staff to help you out. The large "Welcome to Calgary" sign upon re-entry always brings a smile to my face. Feels like I am home. -
Review from Angelo T.
7/14/2011
I like airports, it's always a great feeling leaving to go off somewhere and arriving home. YYC is the plain jane of all airports, theres not much to complain about nor is there a lot to be exited about.
The security and border clearances are efficient and thorough, unless your planning on going to the US which if there are several flights going out at a certain time of the day, the lines can get REALLY long.
There are some shops worth checking out just to blow some time: the Virgin store, Coles Books, the sticky button Arcade, and Who's Who in the Zoo. You can even visit those Dead Sea Salt spa folks and have them wash your hands and talk you into blowing $100, they'll really take up your time. -
Review from Robert T.
10/29/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Note that this review is for the US terminal. A pretty simple airport with limited choices for meals and shopping. The US Customs station can really back up quick, and they never seem to have many officers on duty, despite the fact that they have like 15 stations. Coming into the airport, the Canadian Customs is usually very efficient with little back up.
Free internet, but very slow. -
Review from Paul B.
1/14/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Love this airport - not that I love airports. Calgary airport is the best. There are generally short walks to gates and exits. Along the way about the airport are great works of art, paintings and exhibits which make you get a sense of the place. It can't be confused with any other airport. The white hatters are abundant in the airport to offer assistance or just a simple "howdy". It has a Delta Hotel connected to the arrivals/departures building so one can just stroll across the way to get a checked it for a good nights sleep - or for the night before departure when there is no stress in worrying about a cab or shuttle. The rental car stands are across the street in the parking garage. They provide easy access to and from the airport without getting lost driving in circles.
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Review from J N.
Vancouver, BC
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
So what it's an ugly airport in comparison to YVR?
But it's so easy to check through and the initial agents are the best that I've encountered (and the one that I had LIVED in Richmond!)
I was lost on the way to the airport; if not for the ease of the check in and the patience of the agents, I would never have made my flight.
Going through security is a breeze and it's hilarious to me that my security is being done by the same kids who look like the ones working in the food court. But that's another story. I'm sure I could even leave my shoes on. I didn't have to take out my ipad. It's Calgary, after all. No terrorists flying through here (and I hope that none are reading this, just in case).
Try to avoid the food at the airport if you just have a short flight, though. (yuck). Smoothies were good, and right at the gate, and service, of course was friendly. -
Review from Jean-marc L.
Victoria, BC
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
As far as international airports go, calgary is pretty good. Lots of services in the new branch of the airport on the other side of security. Free wifi and lots of vewing areas to just sit and relax too. Not as crazy as the major hubs like vancouver or toronto to name a few
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Review from Cornelius V.
Calgary, AB
The airport improvement fee gets higher and higher but I don't see anything improving. It's getting worse. I hate this airport more and more. They added 2 gates at concourse A while adding no seating. In fact, they're taking seating and tables away and turning it into retail. So if you're like me and you don't show up to the gate an hour+ ahead of time, you won't find a seat. Particularly at gates 9 10 11 and 12. When 2 or more flights are going out, there is no space to move through the hallways.
The wifi is ridiculous, I really do not want to talk about it. But they added some standing laptop tables with outlets (the engineers that planned this never considered USB outlets, which even Oklahoma City airport has). My favorite part about this table is a sticker affixed to the table that states: "PASSENGER USE". Really? For me? The customer? I thought that the table is for the cleaning staff & diplomats. I'll upload a photo of it, I've never seen something so stupid in my life.
If you have a regional flight out of concourse A, you have to now walk up to 1.1km from the gate agent to the plane. They try to mitigate this through golf carts, which, again, shows how this airport thinks.
They also closed the concourse B security, so if you have a overseas flight out of B, you have to go through concourse A, walk 524m to the former concourse B checkpoint, then continue another few hundred m to your gate. I don't care about the walk, but it's this lack of customer focus on people who may not be able to walk ~800m on their own that epitomizes YYC.
Returning to Calgary (particularly in the winter) after a great trip, hell, even any trip at any time of the year, is depressing enough. Going through the YYC Canada Customs hall makes it even more depressing. First, you have the oppressive, third world demeanor of our wannabe law enforcers from the CBSA. Then you have a residents lineup and a visitors lineup. The visitors lineup has 5 officers helping no one, and the residents lineup is 15 people deep per officer. So I head for the visitors line. Standing at the entrance is a white-hatter dutifully enforcing the illogicality. I politely suggest that what I am doing makes sense. He insists that I am wrong: the sign says visitors. I again politely point out the illogicality. He won't budge: tax payers have to wait in line, visitors do not have to. I eventually make up some BS about how I'm technically a visitor. He relents. Take that & the window-less facility that this is contained within, you have something truly soulless & depressing. When you come down the escalators, you see in bland cursive writing on wood laminate: "Welcome to Calgary!" One reviewer said that it epitomizes Calgary greatly, and I agree: it's boring, it's uninspired, and it's cost effective. Affixed to the concrete and linoleum walls of the baggage claim is a recent art undertaking. Of what, you may ask? Photos of Calgary's architecture? Photos of its inhabitants? Hell, photos of nature? Sculptures of some kind? No. Pictures of babies in various ethnic outfits. Good fucking lord, this is my home town's cultural offering to people who just landed in our city: pictures of fucking babies.
The curbside arrivals also epitomizes how YYC thinks. 66% of the curb is for taxis and sedans--remember that $2/cab fare goes to the airport. These lanes tend to be completely devoid of taxis and full of un-utilized, overpriced sedans. The curbside for private vehicles is sparse, and the "no waiting: pick+go" policy is not enforced. People double park within this zone, and the gridlock gets pretty silly. However, the taxi zone is dutifully enforced by several airport marms. Only that they're male, but whatevz. One night during this curbside mismanagement, I told my friend to pick me up in the taxi zone. She will stop, pop the trunk, I will put my one carry on in the trunk, we go 20 within seconds. A nazi in a reflective vest from the taxi company politely asked me if I wanted a cab. I told him that my friend will be picking me up here. Realizing that no money for his company was in store, he told me in the most entitled, abrasive fashion that my standing in that area was forbidden. I told him that I'm not moving. He would have none of that. So I told him to fuck off. Not passive aggressive Canadian "go pound sand, mister!" fuck off, but to actually "fuck off". He calls security, threatens to have me arrested, and to "move along, this is an airport, you can't stand wherever you like." Two geriatric security guys tell me in a slightly less assholish fashion to move along and that I cannot stand on the curb at that location. During this 4 minute confrontation, not a single cab or taxi customer has come by. I tell them to call the police and to stop wasting my energy. Friend comes, I get in the car, we drive off, and they probably lost sleep that a cust, I mean, passenger of YYC did something so immoral.
While not as bad as YEG, it's certainly getting there.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/4/2010
Meh. The architecture of this airport sucks. A lot. And this matters, because this is what… Read more »
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Review from Luisa D.
10/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
So it's no YVR but it's not bad as far as airports go. There are decent places to grab a bite and a pint. The free WiFi is so-so. There's a candy store where I get my Red Vines licorice. It's clean and comfortable. If I have to hang out in an airport outside of Vancouver this one is decent.
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Review from samuel a.
Vancouver, BC
11/11/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Not a fan of the "Free WiFi." REALLY? FREE? Well it's free if you sign up for the beat, AND you get a limited time. But it's free! Uh-huh. Right.
And we're all suckers to think that the Calgary Airport is any place worth staying.
I'm not a fan of the food selection, either. I always seem to default to Subway - after circling the eateries two or three times.
In general I have a very sour taste because of the WiFi situation. Good thing I can tether with my iPhone! Thanks Rogers! .... uh .... well screw Rogers too, it's just in this case Rogers is actually the good guy. -
Review from Peter S.
10/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
Your free WiFi sucks. So I need to sign up for The Beat?
Or it's15 iffy minutes of free web action.
Boooooo. YVR wins hands down for best Canadian Airport!Listed in: Calgary. YEEEEEhaw
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Review from Rick P.
Lethbridge, AB
11/29/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Been coming here for years and it's my favorite place to be cuz I know I'm off to a new adventure in life.
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Review from Eric B.
1/16/2009
I like YYC. I have flown in and out of here domestically, internationally, and of course to and from the SF Bay Area. It's a really busy airport considering Calgary's central place in the oil industry and the nearby beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
The Parkade (including rental cars) is just across the street from the terminal, the Delta Hotel is right there too, and check-in is usually fast and friendly, especially on domestic flights. The common area shops are interesting and there are some good food choices both on the main floor and upstairs.
Coming into Calgary, I'm always impressed with the very helpful greeters all dressed up in Western outfits. Although the Custom's Hall is a bit small and crowded, bags are usually out fast and so are you. And like other Canadian Airports, the luggage carts are free and there is always a Tim Horton's close by.
Downtown Calgary is also a short drive away and transportation options are plentiful. And who can miss that stunning Canadian Rockies view at the distance on a clear day?
On the other hand, it seems at times that the demands on this airport are more than it's currently physically capable of providing. The overall layout can be confusing (especially between domestic and international), the USA line-ups can be long, the transfer baggage carousel are is small and slow, and once you're through US Customs, there's a decent lounge, but very limited concessions.Listed in: Canadian Airports
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Review from Laura N.
6/4/2010
I have a deep deep love for relatively small airports that serve as major international ports of call. And while YYC doesn't hold a flame to the ultimate example of this, (PDX, you rock my world) it only took me 25 minutes to deplane, go through Canadian customs, pick up my luggage, go through US customs, drop my bag off for my connecting flight. Before I knew it, I was sipping an iced tea from Starbucks and surfing their free wifi until my next flight departed. That's gotta be some sort of record.
All this even with the aforementioned mad-dog interrogation style security checks. Let's just say that "pat down" was the most action I've gotten in months. Months I say.
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Review from Amy J.
5/11/2010
If your flight is delayed, you might as well get stuck at this airport. It's easy to navigate, customs officials are nice and security is strict. They even did a test on my bag to make sure there were no harmful materials in it. If you're connecting and you need to hurry to catch your flight...make sure you have a few hours to kill. Security went sloooooow but that might be because I was stuck behind senior citizens with a bunch of bags. *And I was in a by-the-book, no cutting even if your flight is boarding line.
There are also video games in some of the lounges and free wi-fi. What would I do without free wi-fi? I grabbed a burger from Harvey's which was tastier than I expected. You can pick your toppings which is better than those made to order ones in my opinion. A decent little airport with nice enough staff. -
Review from Matt K.
10/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If I'm going to have a security holdup it's bound to happen here. Otherwise YYC is smoother sailing than most (excepting the many times mentioned YVR).
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Review from Aspasia s.
7/10/2009
Landing into Calgary was painless and fast. The airport was a mid-size standard international airport. The Immigration and passport check area processed incoming folks fast and quick - state the number of days and if in business who is the company you are visiting, stamp, proceed.
The luggage came out swiftly and the taxi stand area was conveniently situated nearby. We arrived during their "rush hour" and in 30-40 minutes we were respectively checked into our hotel rooms.
Outbound the same simple process. US Border Patrol and Custom check area is processed prior to proceeding to the Gate.
It's a comfortable mid-size airport that suits the needs of a business traveler.Listed in: Airports.and.Airplanes
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Review from Chris P.
2/25/2010 40 Check-ins Here
Good to see that the security here is so rigorus. After picking the wrong line and standing for a half hour because the x-ray guy was treating every person like a terrorist (compared to the other lines which treated people like normal people) I waited paiently for the security guy to futz with something on his uniform to search my camera bag.
This is normal as any time I go through security at any airport they always pull me aside and maually search my camera bag. I patiently waited, putting my shoes, belt, watch, etc. back on while the guy seemed not to even notice I was standing there because he was so enthralled with his uniform issue. When I had all my things together I grabbed my camera bag and walked off, without it being search.
Good job Mr. security guy. I hope you fixed your button or wahtever was causing you trouble while I walked to my airplane with what could have been a bomb. -
Review from Mike H.
Burlington, ON
9/11/2010 6 Check-ins Here
Easy to navigate, some decent shops before security but nothing much after security...this is really dumb. Seriously people, put the primo shops where you have the captive audience!!! I find it very strange that all the cool shops are before security...move security so those shops are after security would make much more sense. Very frustrating that B security gate was closed yesterday, made for a ridiculous walk with a senior citizen in tow.
Pretty long walks and badly laid out narrow corridors with two way traffic and stores jutting out into them is very poorly thought out. Hold rooms I've had are too small for the aircraft that are gated on them. This airport is in need of an update and more user friendly design. Some decent restaurants, but again, before security...WTF? Who thought or more accurately didn't think this one through?!?! -
Review from Mike M.
Calgary, AB
9/13/2010 9 Check-ins Here
I spend a lot of time at the Calgary Airport. Sometimes I feel like I should be paying rent there. What was the name of that movie? Oh yeah, The Terminal. I'm like the Terminal of Calgary. Call me the Terminalator.
You know what? I actually really like this airport. It is usually pretty efficient, always clean and lots of food selections before you go into security. So if you are hungry, make sure you get there early you can get your choice of places to eat. Once you get past security, you are pretty much stuck with Harveys, Tim Hortons and Starbucks. (And I'm not sure those are the kinds of foods you want to eat minutes before your flight.)
The Wifi is free at the YYC airport too! Do you hear that Toronto and Montreal? Free Internet. Welcome to 2010. There is a bit of login process if you want to access the wifi though, unless you want to give them all your Facebook information. Which is never a great idea.
Other than that, the Calgary airport has been able to stay on track with all of Calgary's Booms and busts. Now if we can finally get some proper public transportation out there, it would be perfect. Plus my roommates wouldn't have to get up so early to drive me all the time! -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
10/28/2009 3 photos
This is such a nice welcome and departure mid size portal for Calgary. As an incoming passenger arriving; in my experience has been really easy. Customs folks are friendly, bag retrieval is fast and luggage carts are many and are free.
As an outgoing traveller, I can count on an extremely warm and fast check in, accessible unloading zones and a nice variety of restaurants and shops to lounge and browse in. The Calgary Airport also has Wi-Fi for you to browse your face book and yelp accounts before boarding. I usually arrive around an hour and a half before my plane leaves and it is more than enough time for me to have a coffee and lemon cranberry scone at Starbucks.
Only thing Calgary lacks is a metro train to the terminal and perhaps a more updated and hipper version of The Rocky Mountains, Stampede and RCMP motifs. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
10/28/2009
The Calgary Airport is a wonderful airport, especially since they expanded it in the last few years.
What I especially love about our airport is that unlike other airports, we have our 'welcoming team'. You know, the wonderful people wearing the cowboy hats that welcome everyone to our city. What a nice touch!
Plus let's not forget about the exhibits that stand out at every baggage carousel. They've got dinosaurs (for the Royal Tyrrell Museum), they've got skiers (for the skiing on the Rockies) and they've got a slew of other tourist attractions made up on each carousel!
Plus albeit you didn't know that The Calgary International Airport is the ONLY airport in North America that offers FREE baggage carts as a courtesy! It's such a nice treat because the LAST thing you want to do when you've gotten off a flight and are hauling around overweight baggage is get change for the baggage carts.
I quite enjoy The Calgary International Airport. It's got a little bit of everything you need and it's not so huge that you'll get lost and miss your flight.
It's welcoming, pleasant and useful...hey, that's just like all Calgarians! Huh, fancy that!
