Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport is 8 hours 8 minutes. Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary 6 hours behind Edinburgh.
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport start from 12:05 — the first with WestJet. The latest flight is the 19:15 option with WestJet. Overall, there are 2 weekly services between EDI and YYC.
Travelling over a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
WestJet has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Calgary — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EDI and YYC are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Canada. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from EDI to YYC, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport is $503. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,164. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get flight tickets from EDI to YYC, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from EDI to YYC. There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you when the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Calgary. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8 ºC and 26 ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -18 ºC and 0 ºC. Search for flight tickets from EDI to YYC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
After booking your flights from EDI to YYC, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Calgary. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are highlights which should feature on every Calgary itinerary.
Complete your Calgary trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Calgary International Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Calgary stay.