Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Albuquerque and Calgary are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your ABQ to YYC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Albuquerque Airport to Calgary Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ABQ and YYC include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from ABQ reach their destination without delay.
Albuquerque Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ABQ? If you're catching an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Calgary Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late Albuquerque Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYC:
Grab a Calgary 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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Calgary Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary Airport, Calgary is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Calgary Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you want a quieter vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Albuquerque Airport to Calgary Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to YYC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
