Cheap flights from Vienna to Calgary

Booking your flight from the Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a breeze using the Skyscanner search engine. As you plan your trip from one horse loving town to another, you might take a look at hotels and car rental options. Before you know it you'll be winging your way to Canada's cowboy country.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Calgary

You'll find that airfares to Calgary during the spring and summer are a bit more expensive. July tends to have the highest fares, thanks largely to the Calgary Stampede. Availability is tight during July and the Skyscanner Whole Month Search comes in handy. The search allows you to see the fares for the entire month at once. Be flexible with your dates and book ASAP to get the lowest airfare. The cheapest flights run from the latter part of September through November, then prices go up for the December holidays. Flying midweek often helps save you money.

Airlines That Fly from Vienna to Calgary

Air Canada, British Airways, WestJet and Lufthansa are just some of the airlines flying from Vienna to Calgary. No non-stops are available. The best routes and the shortest flying times are usually one-stop flights that go through Vancouver, British Columbia. Code sharing, buying a ticket on one carrier but flying one or more segments on a partner airline, does happen. Passenger check in at Vienna International Airport is done in a central arrival hall, then passengers are directed to either Terminal 1 or 3 depending on the airline. The airport is located about 19 kilometres from downtown Vienna, about a 20-minute drive.

What to Expect When Arriving in Calgary

Flights from Vienna arrive at Calgary's new, state of the art, environmentally friendly International Terminal. Separate security stations are available for flights arriving from the United States and other international destinations. An advanced baggage system makes getting through customs a lot easier. If your connecting flight was from another Canadian city, you might end up in the main terminal. A passenger shuttle connects the two terminals. Car rentals desks are near baggage claim and public transportation is just outside. Calgary International is about 20 kilometres from downtown Calgary. The Airport Shuttle will get you into the city centre for $10.00 CAD. Taxi fare into downtown runs about $45.00 CAD.

Airport Facilities

Calgary International Airport has several cafes, fast food outlets and boutique shops spread out in both terminals. ATMs and currency exchange counters are also available. Customer Care Ambassadors man tourism desks in the arrivals area to answer questions. You'll also find Shiatsu Plus massage chairs scattered around the airport. Wi-Fi is free throughout both terminals. If you've got the time, visit Space Port, a free on site exhibit dedicated to astronauts and the space program.

What to Do and See in Calgary

Be as laid back or as sophisticated as you want in Calgary. Visit in July and catch the Calgary Stampede, one of the world's largest and longest running rodeos. Local cowboys compete with those from the United States and beyond. Head for Calaway Park, an old-time amusement park that shares space with a modern 3D theatre. At Fort Calgary, visit the city's first building, dating back to 1875. Go hiking or rent a bike and explore Fish Creek Provincial Park, just south of the downtown core. For that sophistication fix, book a reservation at the Calgary Tower's revolving restaurant. Located 190 metres above the city streets, this eatery gives new meaning to the phrase "dinner with a view."