Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary six hours behind Glasgow.
To ensure you get on your GLA to YYC flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and YYC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, 272 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 524 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GLA to YYC if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GLA to YYC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're landing on a late Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Calgary. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLA to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its top sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Kelowna, about 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are the start of reasons to visit.