£18 Cheap Flights to Calgary

Book a Flight to Calgary

Located on the border of the Canadian prairies and foothills, Calgary is an entry point for the Rocky Mountains and the ski resorts of Banff and Jasper but still a charming destination in its own right.

When to Book Flights to Calgary

As the gateway to the ski resorts of the Rockies, winter is usually high season for travel to Calgary. But you shouldn’t overlook the city itself. The largest city in Alberta, this cowboy town is also a great summer destination, with rodeos and Western culture pervading in the summer months.

How to Find the Best Flight Deals to Calgary

If you’re travelling during the ski season, it pays to try and book early as it can get busy. But, even during the winter months, you can find cheap flights to Calgary using Expedia.

If you are flexible about where you fly from in the UK, use the ‘Nearby airports’ option to see what’s available. If you can adapt your dates, then select ‘Show flexible dates’ to reveal the best days for deals around your chosen departure.

UK Departures to Calgary

There are numerous flights to Calgary from UK airports.

These include:

• London to Calgary – 8 hours 45 minutes
• Manchester to Calgary – 11 hours 5 minutes (no direct flights)
• Birmingham to Calgary – 11 hours 5 minutes (no direct flights)
• Glasgow to Calgary – 8 hours 20 minutes
• Newcastle to Calgary – 11 hours 20 minutes (no direct flights)
• Edinburgh to Calgary – 11 hours 25 minutes (no direct flights)
• Belfast to Calgary – 11 hours 50 minutes (no direct flights)

Main Airports in Calgary

Calgary International Airport is located about 11 miles from the northeast of the city. It’s the busiest airport in the province of Alberta, handling around 16 million passengers a year and providing direct flights to Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

Which Airlines Fly to Calgary?

Cheap flights to Calgary from UK airports are available from a number of different carriers.

These include:

• British Airways
• Air Canada
• Delta
• Air Transat

How to Get Around in Calgary

Downtown Calgary is quite compact and easily explored on foot. If you’re exploring a little further afield, there are good bus and rail options in and around the city. The C-Train runs frequently around the city and you can ride up to 14 blocks for free. Buses are less frequent and mostly used for commuting but can still be useful for tourists.

What are the Must-Sees in Calgary?

Canada’s third largest Chinatown is in the city and a great place to go and eat. You can spend hours exploring the peaceful Prince’s Island Park, home to two of the largest annual festivals in the city, the Folk Music Festival and Carifest. For the best views in the city, head to the top of the Calgary Tower.

Tips for Travelling in Calgary

British citizens don’t need a visa for short stays but will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation before departing or you will not be allowed to board your flight. You can apply online for these from the Canadian government’s website.