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- To downtownCalgary Transit Route 500 Airport Express (renamed from Route 300 in Aug 2026). Bay 7 outside Domestic Door 2 or Bay 32 outside International Door 15, Arrivals level. $4 adult cash, about 35–45 min.details
- Uber / LyftArrivals level, follow "Ride App Pickup" signs outside Door 3 (Domestic end) or Doors 12 and 15 (International end). At peak times pickups move to Departures level Doors 5 and 11.details
- Between terminalsBoth terminals are one connected building. Airside, the free YYC Link electric shuttle runs the corridor between Concourse A and the D/E station (about 5 min); walking takes about 10 min.details
- NursingNursing rooms are in the Domestic Terminal only. Before security inside the play area by Door 1 (Departures), after security in Concourse A (across from Flames Grill) and Concourse C (near Starbucks).details
Getting to and from the airport 11
Calgary Transit Route 500 Airport Express to downtown (was Route 300 BRT)Bus Arrivals level. Domestic Terminal exit Door 2, cross the roadway to Bay 7 (Pillar 7). International Terminal exit Door 15, cross to Bay 32 (Pillar 32).
Renamed from Route 300 on 31 August 2026 with no change to routing. Limited stops via Centre Street to downtown. No LRT serves the airport. The old $11 airport fare was dropped in 2023.
Calgary Transit Route 100 to Saddletowne / McKnight-Westwinds LRTBus Same bus bays as Route 500 (Bay 7 Domestic, Bay 32 International), Arrivals level
Connects to the Blue Line CTrain and North Pointe bus terminal; slower to downtown than the 500 but useful for the northeast. Check schedules on calgarytransit.com.
Taxi stand (Domestic)Taxi Arrivals level, outside Doors 1 and 9
Taxis take 4–5 passengers; vans available for extra luggage. Accessible cabs from Associated and Checker.
Taxi stand (International)Taxi Arrivals level, outside Door 15
Airport sedans (flat rate)Sedan / limo Arrivals level next to the taxi stands, Doors 2, 11 and 15
On demand, no booking needed. Rate list at calgarylimo.com.
Rental Car CentreCar rental Departures level, across the roadway from the Domestic Terminal; or take the elevator lobby across from the Arrivals entrance
Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo on site. Off-site firms (Zoom, Routes, U-Save) shuttle from Bus Bay 22 on the Arrivals roadway.
Hotel courtesy shuttlesHotel shuttle Arrivals level, across the roadway. Bus Bays 16–17 via Door 4 (Domestic); Bus Bay 37 via Door 16 (International).
Call your hotel from the courtesy phones at the information desks to request a pickup.
Meeting someone by carPrivate pickup Lower Arrivals curb, Doors 4–7 for domestic flights, Doors 16–17 for international flights
No waiting at the curb; unattended cars are towed ($170 + parking). Drivers should wait in the free cellphone lot (60 min max) until you are outside. Drop-offs on the upper Departures curb.
Free cellphone waiting lotParking Off Airport Road, first right then straight; follow signs at the traffic circle
Short-term parking gives 20 minutes free if you need to come inside.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 1
YYC Link shuttle (Concourse A ↔ D/E station)Inter-terminal shuttle After security. Station A at the Concourse A end of the Domestic Terminal, Station D/E at the International Terminal end of the 620 m connecting corridor; follow "Connections" signs.
Ten-seat electric carts, about 5 minutes; walking the corridor takes about 10. Landside, the two terminals are one building, so you can also just walk. YYC's own shuttle page was offline at review, so details are from older YYC releases and 2026 third-party guides.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Families and nursing 12
Nursing room (pre-security)Nursing room Departures level, room D83B01 inside the children's play area by Door 1
Full washroom, rocking chair, change table and power outlet. The only nursing room before security; none in the International Terminal.
Nursing room (Concourse A)Nursing room Concourse A, room D83S05, across from Flames Grill
Rocking chair, change table, power outlet. No washroom inside.
Nursing room (Concourse B)Nursing room Concourse B, room D64J02, beside Burger Federation and the Rest & Relax area
Still listed by YYC, but Concourse B has been closed since the August 2024 hailstorm with reopening planned for 2027. Use the Concourse A or C rooms instead.
Nursing room (Concourse C)Nursing room Concourse C, near Starbucks
Rocking chair, change table, power outlet. YYC gives no room number or gate for this one.
YYC Fun Zone (Domestic Arrivals)Play area Arrivals level, by Door 3
Ages 3–5. Climbing area and movie area, foam floor. Unsupervised.
YYC Fun Zone (Domestic Departures)Play area Departures level, by Door 1
Ages 5–12, climbing structure. The pre-security nursing room is inside this zone.
YYC Fun Zone (International Arrivals)Play area Arrivals level, by Door 16
YYC Fun Zone (International Departures)Play area Concourse D departures hall, by gate D72
Ages 3–5, aviation-themed climbing area. Smaller play structures are also scattered near gates.
YYC Fun Zone (US Departures, E82)Play area Concourse E departures hall, by gate E82
Ages 3–5, aviation theme. After US preclearance.
YYC Fun Zone (US Departures, E70–E75)Play area Concourse E departures hall, by gates E70–E75
Ages 3–5, Alberta wildlife theme. After US preclearance.
Baby food, formula and breast milk through securityPolicy Security screening
With a child under 2 you may carry baby food, milk, liquid formula, water and juice over 100 ml; breast milk over 100 ml is allowed with or without the child. Present all of it to the screening officer. Rules are CATSA's.
Strollers, carriers and car seats at screeningPolicy Security screening
Screening officers inspect strollers, infant carriers and car seats; allow a little extra time. Gate-checking is your airline's policy, so confirm with them.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Lounges 5
Air Canada Maple Leaf LoungeAirline lounge Concourse C, after security (Prince of Travel places it near gate C50)
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class
- Aeroplan Elite 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Maple Leaf Club members and eligible Amex / CIBC Aeroplan cards
Reachable from Concourse D flights too, since the domestic and international concourses connect airside. Not reachable once you have cleared US preclearance.
WestJet Elevation LoungeAirline lounge After security, across from the entrance to Concourse B
- Walk-up paid entry, boarding pass within 3 hours of departure
- WestJet Rewards Platinum and Gold; Silver/Teal with voucher
- WestJet 787 Business cabin; Delta Medallion Gold+ on Delta/WestJet Canada–US itineraries
- Priority Pass, DragonPass (Mastercard Travel Pass), Lounge Club, Diners Club
Open to A, B, C and D departures; not for US-bound travellers. Max stay 3 hours. Private showers (45 min, book at the podium), one accessible shower, family area.
Aspire Amex Lounge (Domestic)Pay-in lounge Concourse A, after security
- Canadian Amex Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion (priority access and waitlist)
- Priority Pass (listed as "Aspire Lounge (Domestic)")
Opened 16 September 2026; not yet on YYC's own lounge page. Concourse location and hours are from Priority Pass. Buffet and tableside ordering. Exact gate not published.
Aspire International LoungePay-in lounge Concourse D, between Vin Room and Chili's
- Walk-up paid entry, any airline
- Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Diners Club, DreamFolks, eligible Amex cards
Pre-booking available via executivelounges.com.
Aspire Lounge Transborder + WestJet Garden LoungePay-in lounge Concourse E, beside the food court; through duty free, on the left
- Walk-up paid entry, any airline
- Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Diners Club, DreamFolks, eligible Amex cards
- WestJet premium guests get priority access to the co-branded Garden Lounge (shared entrance)
Only after US preclearance. Max stay 3 hours; under-2s free. Capacity limits at peak times.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 7
Pre-security quiet spaceQuiet space Arrivals level, in the tunnel toward parkade P2, between Doors 15 and 16
Low-stimulation seating before security. The airside Quiet Spaces are at gate A24 and near the D/E shuttle station.
Private accessible / all-gender washroomsUniversal washroom Beside the standard washrooms throughout both terminals
Large private rooms with grab bars, lowered dispensers and turning space; parents with small children may use them. YYC does not document an adult-size changing table or hoist anywhere.
Wheelchair and mobility assistancePolicy Curb to check-in (departing) or pre-security to curb (arriving) is YYC; check-in to aircraft is your airline
Tell your airline when you book. For airport-side help, submit YYC's Accessibility Assistance Request Form in advance or ask at the Information desk near Door 9.
Hearing loop assistanceHearing support Information desk, Arrivals level near Door 9
Ask at the desk, call (403) 735-1234, or book ahead with the Accessible Support Request Form. Signage is high-contrast English/French; elevators have Braille and tactile signage.
Sunflower lanyard pickupHidden disabilities Domestic Arrivals information desk near Doors 7–9; International Departures Baggage Storage & Coat Check between Doors 14 and 16
Lanyard, pin or card discreetly signals you may need extra time or support. Yours to keep. Can be mailed if you submit the assistance form 14+ days before flying.
Wheelchair-accessible taxisGround transport Taxi stands on the Arrivals level at Doors 1, 9 and 15, or book ahead
Associated Cab (403) 299-1111 and Checker Cabs (403) 299-9999 run accessible vehicles and accept the Access Calgary Extra Card. Book in advance to avoid a wait.
Accessible parking stallsParking P1 short-term stalls plus long-term on levels 2 and 4 near the north and south elevators; P2 four short-term stalls plus long-term on levels 3–6 near the west elevator
Also accessible stalls in the Overheight lot.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Rest, showers, quiet 5
Prayer Room (multi-faith)Prayer / quiet room Mezzanine level of the Domestic Terminal, near the food court, before security
Take anything you bring with you when you leave. No airside prayer room is documented.
YYC Quiet Space (Domestic)Quiet space Beside gate A24, Concourse A
Loungers and courtesy yoga mats, no bookings or entry rules. The indoor pet relief area is next door.
YYC Quiet Space (International)Quiet space Near the D/E YYC Link pick-up area, International Terminal
Loungers, free, no restrictions. Before US preclearance, so not reachable from Concourse E.
Quiet seating (US departures)Quiet space Concourse E, near the Aspire Lounge entrance
Quiet seating rather than a full Quiet Space; listed on YYC's accessibility page for US-bound travellers.
Showers inside loungesShowers WestJet Elevation Lounge, across from Concourse B
Private showers, 45-minute max, booked with a WestJet agent on arrival; one accessible shower. No public showers at YYC; the Aspire lounges do not list showers.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Pets and service animals 5
Outdoor animal relief areasPet relief area Outside on the Arrivals level near Doors 1 and 9 (Domestic) and Door 17 (International)
Indoor animal relief area (A gates)Pet relief area Concourse A, near the Quiet Space, next to Burger Federation, close to Security B
Indoor animal relief area (B gates) — closedPet relief area Near gate B34
Temporarily closed with the rest of Concourse B (hail damage, reopening 2027). Use the A-gates area.
Indoor animal relief area (D gates)Pet relief area Concourse D, across from Chili's
Indoor animal relief area (E gates)Pet relief area Concourse E, beside Hudson next to gate E80, near the food court and Aspire Lounge entrance
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Services 10
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Everywhere
Network name "YYC-Free-Wifi". No time limit documented.
Bag Storage & Coat CheckLuggage storage Departures level, between Doors 14 and 15, across from the escalators
Free for WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard holders. Run by the airport authority. Also hands out Sunflower lanyards.
Lost and found Information desk, Arrivals level near Door 9
File a report online, call (403) 735-1234 or email yyclostandfound@yyc.com. Items left on the plane go to the airline. Unclaimed items donated after 30 days. Filing is free.
Staffed information deskInformation desk Domestic Arrivals level, near Door 9
Lost and found, paging, hearing-loop help and Sunflower lanyards. Three self-serve desks with courtesy phones (International Arrivals near Door 15, Departure Halls D and E) are open 24/7.
ICE Foreign ExchangeCurrency exchange International Arrivals (before security) and in Concourse D (after security)
Airport rates are poor; an ATM or card is usually cheaper.
Sandstone Pharmacies (I.D.A.)Pharmacy Domestic Terminal, before security; exact door not published
Named by Calgary Transit as a ticket outlet "in the domestic terminal". YYC's own directory could not be read, so hours and level are unconfirmed.
Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal HotelHotel Inside the terminal on the Departures level near Door 13, between the Domestic and International halls; about 5 min walk from baggage claim via escalator or elevator
318 rooms, landside, so you re-clear security. YYC's hotel page confirms it is inside the airport; the Door 13 detail is from a traveller review.
Delta Hotels Calgary Airport In-TerminalHotel Attached to the Domestic Terminal; YYC says "steps from baggage claim" without naming a door
Second in-terminal hotel; both are landside.
Designated outdoor smoking areasSmoking area Outside Doors 1, 7 and 17 on both the Arrivals and Departures levels
Smoking and vaping only here; recreational cannabis is prohibited anywhere on site. No airside smoking.
Where to buy Calgary Transit ticketsTransit tickets Vending machines at Bus Bays 7 and 32 (cards and cash); 7-Eleven on the Arrivals level near Door 11
Cash fare is exact change on board. The My Fare app also works.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.