Travelling from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Castlegar.
Leave plenty of time to make your YCG to YYC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
296 € is the lowest price for a one-way Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 618 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from YCG to YYC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Castlegar Airport (YCG)
Castlegar Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Castlegar. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to YCG:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYC if you're on a late Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Castlegar Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YCG to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
