Cheap Flights to Calgary (YYC)

If you're planning a Canadian holiday, visit ebookers to find flights to Calgary that fit your budget. People planning to visit Calgary can look forward to enjoying outdoor activities, visiting museums, shopping in upscale boutiques and dining in restaurants that serve elk or bison. Regardless of your interests, you're sure to find something in Calgary that you can enjoy.

Calgary International Airport

The Calgary International Airport is located 11 miles northeast of downtown Calgary. It's the fourth-busiest airport in Canada and serves over 12 million passengers each year. Several airlines service the airport, including Air Canada, Delta, United Airlines and US Airways.

Transportation from the Airport

There are numerous transportation options to choose from at the airport. You can get into the city via taxicab, public bus, shuttle bus or rental car. Most of the area hotels offer airport transportation services, including the Marriott Residence Inn, the Sheraton Cavalier and Country Inn & Suites. Allied Airport Shuttle provides transportation to all downtown hotels for $15. Associated Cab Ltd. provides taxi service for the airport. Cab fare from the airport to downtown Calgary costs between $40 and $45. The public bus is the cheapest transportation option. Bus route 300 runs from the airport to the city centre. Bus tickets cost $8. If you want your own transportation, you can make reservations for a rental car using the ebookers website. The airport houses six car-rental companies, including Avis, Budget and Enterprise.

Weather in Calgary

Calgary has long, cold winters and short, warm summers. If you're travelling during the winter months, pack warm clothes that you can layer, a thick coat, a hat, gloves and a scarf. The city is prone to extremely cold weather—the temperature can drop as low as -30°C—and heavy snowfall. In January, the average daily temperature is about -8.9°C. The best time to visit Calgary is during the summer months, when the temperature averages around 16°C. If you travel in the summer, pack clothes you can layer and a light jacket. Because of the city's location, the temperature can drop to around 8°C on summer nights.

Highlights and Attractions

Located at the foot of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary is a good holiday destination for people who enjoy outdoor activities. Biking, hiking and fishing are popular sports in the city. If you're taking a family holiday, visit the Calaway Park amusement park and the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park. At the Fort Calgary Historic Park, kids can dress up as a Mountie and do time in an 1875-era jail. While you're at the historic park, enjoy a meal at the Deane House Restaurant. The Deane House, which contains the restaurant, was built over 100 years ago by the Fort Calgary superintendent. Other area attractions include Heritage Park, the Glenbow Museum and Olympic Plaza.

Planning a Trip to Calgary

With a variety of places to explore, it's easy to see why people plan holidays to Calgary. When you're ready to plan your trip, visit ebookers for deals on flights to Calgary, hotel accommodation and more.