Flights
Flights to Calgary
Flying to Calgary for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Calgary, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 369 upcoming events in and around Calgary (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Calgary is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 7 miles away. For Scotiabank Saddledome, the nearest is YYC at 5.5 miles.
Airports serving Calgary
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Calgary, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport (YYC) 7 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest to Scotiabank Saddledome, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, GMC Stadium - Calgary, Palace Theatre - Calgary, The Laugh Shop and Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University. |
Nearest airport to each Calgary venue
The busiest venues in and around Calgary, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank Saddledome Hotels near Scotiabank Saddledome Airports near Scotiabank Saddledome | YYC, 5.5 mi | None |
| Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Hotels near Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | YYC, 4.7 mi | None |
| Jack Singer Concert Hall Hotels near Jack Singer Concert Hall | YYC, 5.1 mi | None |
| Grey Eagle Resort & Casino Hotels near Grey Eagle Resort & Casino | YYC, 9.3 mi | None |
| GMC Stadium - Calgary Hotels near GMC Stadium - Calgary | YYC, 5.6 mi | None |
| Palace Theatre - Calgary Hotels near Palace Theatre - Calgary | YYC, 5.2 mi | None |
| The Laugh Shop Hotels near The Laugh Shop | YYC, 8 mi | None |
| Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University Hotels near Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University | YYC, 8.5 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | Scotiabank Saddledome | YYC, 5.5 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Calgary event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 83 events in and around Calgary; 69% on Fri–Sun; 60 of the 82 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Wolf Parade
Palace Theatre - Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
From about $61.00View TicketsKyla Cobbler
MacEwan Hall, Calgary, Alberta
From about $61.00View TicketsCalgary Hitmen vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
From about $29.00View TicketsBeauty and The Beast
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta
From about $142.00View TicketsArch Enemy & The Black Dahila Murder
MacEwan Hall, Calgary, Alberta
From about $72.00View TicketsCalgary Flames vs. New York Rangers
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
From about $42.00View TicketsBeauty and The Beast
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta
From about $150.00View TicketsRyan Long
The Laugh Shop, Calgary, Alberta
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Wolf Parade
- Nov 11: Arch Enemy & The Black Dahila Murder
- Nov 12: Ryan Long
- Nov 13: Boy Golden
Flying in to Calgary: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Scotiabank Saddledome it is YYC, 5.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Calgary in the next 30 days?
83 in and around Calgary in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 60 of the 82 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Scotiabank Saddledome?
The closest airport to Scotiabank Saddledome is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Calgary?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Calgary, 7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium?
The closest airport to Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is YYC from central Calgary?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 7 miles (11 km) from central Calgary in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is closest to the Calgary Flames' home arena?
The Calgary Flames play home games at Scotiabank Saddledome. The closest airport to Scotiabank Saddledome is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many airports serve Calgary?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Calgary: Calgary International Airport (YYC).
