Travel: Flights to Calgary

• Calgary International Airport, . Calgary International has four terminals (A,B,C,D). It is well laid out and easy to find your way around.
  • WestJet, . Canada's main discount airline makes its hub here.
  • Air Canada, . The national carrier uses Calgary International as a secondary hub.
  • British Airways, . Five flights a week to London.

In addition there are numerous American and International carriers that serve Calgary's airport. Unfortunately, getting in by air from the USA isn't easy if you live just south of Calgary on the American side. In such case, the only routes in are via Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Minneapolis. There are more flights from further away (e.g. New York, Chicago, Los Angeles), but none closer. If you live in Montana, for example, there's no choice but to drive or make a VERY long detour by air.

From Europe there are non-stop flights from London, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris and Frankfurt. Ottawa-based Zoom Airlines provides discount fares on many direct flights from Europe to Calgary.

The easiest way to leave the airport is by cab or car rental. Cab rides to the city center are about $27 - $30 Canadian. A Sedan Service (limo) is available for $40 CAN. There is a hotel shuttle service that is also available. The cheapist method is by public transport: Bus Route #57 is the only bus that stops regularly at the airport terminal (Arrivals Level, Bus Bay # 20, every 1/2 hour) and will take you to the Whitehorn C-Train (LRT) station. From the Whitehorn station you can go to Downtown (the 202 line to 7th Ave.) The bus/LRT cost $2.25 CAN (exact change) ask for a transfer from the bus driver on entry. Call public transit (403)262-1000, they will assist you if you want to go else where.