Tips to help your long weekend travels fly smoothly

Here at YYC Calgary International Airport, our vocation is your vacation. We’ve put together a list of our insider secrets to making your long weekend travel fly smoothly – whether YYC is your starting point, final destination or just a stop along the way.

Heading out of the country? The international travel experience at YYC is changing, with the addition of new Primary Inspection Kiosks from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Watch this video to learn more about the new process.

Park Here, Fly There with the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel. This package is perfect for families and furry friends with early departures from YYC. It includes a night’s stay, WiFi access and eight days of complimentary parking.

Enjoy the pool, fitness centre or Thursday night’s live music at Yakima Social Kitchen + Bar located in the hotel lobby.

Take your plans to Banff National Park

YYC is your gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. If your long weekend plans are taking you out to Banff National Park, your first steps begin here.

Pick up your Parks Canada Discovery Pass as soon as you land at any one of our InfoCentres. Our Customer Care Ambassadors there are more than happy to share their favourite destinations, activities and travel secrets for the Calgary, Banff and Kananaskis areas. 

If you need a lift out to the mountains, YYC has many shuttles and bus tours that operate regularly out of the terminal. For more information, click here.

Take in a concert – from the comfort of Concourse A

A guest favourite, the YYC Music Program has helped the airport earn the title of busiest music venue in Calgary with its repertoire of local Calgarian musicians who play in the terminal on a daily basis.

To learn more about our artists and find out who’s playing during your travel itinerary, click here.

Share your long weekend travels with us!

We love seeing and sharing your experiences at YYC. Follow us on social media @Fly_YYC and us the hashtag #FlyYYC so we can live through you vicariously.

Bon voyage!