Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Around 8 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport.
Calgary is seven hours behind Edinburgh and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Calgary — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with WestJet on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EDI and YYC include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport flight is $643. A return plane ticket is currently $1,074. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to YYC, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to YYC.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Grab a Calgary Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Calgary Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in November.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -22ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to YYC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its leading sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, consider Kelowna, roughly 402 kilometres west of Calgary. Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park are key reasons to visit.