Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is ten hours behind Abu Dhabi.
To ensure you catch your AUH to YYC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between AUH and YYC:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is C$579. A return fare is currently C$1,450. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AUH to YYC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you have an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport to the centre of Calgary has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Calgary in February.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Calgary International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUH to YYC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its top sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kelowna is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without seeing Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.