Flights
Flights to Edmonton
Flying to Edmonton 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 Edmonton, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 720 upcoming events in and around Edmonton (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Edmonton is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 16 miles away. For Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre, the nearest is YEG at 17 miles.
Airports serving Edmonton
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Edmonton, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 16 mi (26 km) | Large | Nearest to Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre, Rogers Place, Francis Winspear Centre, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Festival Place - Sherwood Park, Edmonton EXPO, Midway - Edmonton and Starlite Room. |
Nearest airport to each Edmonton venue
The busiest venues in and around Edmonton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre Hotels near Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre | YEG, 17 mi | — |
| Rogers Place Hotels near Rogers Place Airports near Rogers Place | YEG, 17 mi | — |
| Francis Winspear Centre Hotels near Francis Winspear Centre | YEG, 17 mi | — |
| Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Hotels near Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | YEG, 15 mi | — |
| Festival Place - Sherwood Park Hotels near Festival Place - Sherwood Park | YEG, 19 mi | — |
| Edmonton EXPO Hotels near Edmonton EXPO | YEG, 19 mi | — |
| Midway - Edmonton Hotels near Midway - Edmonton | YEG, 13 mi | — |
| Starlite Room Hotels near Starlite Room | YEG, 16 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place | YEG, 17 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for an Edmonton event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 139 events in and around Edmonton; 71% on Fri–Sun; 99 of the 134 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.
JB's Power Centre Street Legal
RAD Torque Raceway, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $29.00View TicketsBingo Loco: Name That Song
Midway - Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $54.00View TicketsSIXX PAXX
Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton, Alberta
& Juliet
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $47.00View TicketsMurder on the Orient Express
Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta
Jimmy Carr
Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $60.00View TicketsOmah Lay
Edmonton EXPO, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $63.00View TicketsThe North Stars Tour
Starlite Room, Edmonton, Alberta
From about $45.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Edmonton: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre it is YEG, 17 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
Which airport is closest to the Edmonton Oilers' home arena?
The Edmonton Oilers play home games at Rogers Place. The closest airport to Rogers Place is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 17 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Rogers Place?
The closest airport to Rogers Place is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 17 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 YEG from central Edmonton?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is 16 miles (26 km) from central Edmonton 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.
How many airports serve Edmonton?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Edmonton: Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
What is the closest airport to Edmonton?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Edmonton, 16 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Edmonton in the next 30 days?
139 in and around Edmonton in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 99 of the 134 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
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.
Which airport is best for Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre?
The closest airport to Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 17 miles away in a straight line.
