Cheap flights from Fort Mcmurray to Calgary

Cheap Flights from Fort McMurray to Calgary

Flying out of Fort McMurray Airport

Fort McMurray Airport is located 13km southeast of the city and is the largest airport in northern Alberta. There are daily direct flights to Calgary with both Air Canada and WestJet airlines. A direct flight from Fort McMurray to Calgary lasts about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Some flights with longer travel times may connect through Edmonton. Calgary and Fort McMurray are in the same time zone, and both airports offer free wi-fi. Canadians flying domestically do not need a passport, but may use a driver's license or other piece of valid photo identification. To find the cheapest flights, use Skyscanner's flight search feature and enter your dates for flying from FortMcMurray to Calgary.

Air Canada and WestJet are the two carriers that fly from Fort McMurray to Calgary, with each airline offering several flights per day. The Fort McMurray airport is accessible and provides barrier-free spaces. WestJet advises all passengers to check in at the airport at least 90 minutes before the flight departure time, and it is even better to be through security by this time. Calgary can get some disruptive weather and some flights may be delayed due to thunderstorms in the summer and snow or extremely cold temperatures in the winter. Fort McMurray winters are even colder, so passengers should be prepared for possible snow delays on either end.

Calgary Airport Options>

Calgary International Airport has several transportation options to get from the airport in to the city. Taxis can be found outside the arrivals area, and public buses will connect to other bus and LRT routes in the city. Calgary transit passes can be purchased from a vending machine at bus bay 7. Car rentals are available from counters by several different rental car organizations in the concourse area by the baggage claim. Hotels in Calgary are plentiful. There is one airport hotel on the premises and many in the near vicinity that provide a free shuttle from the airport. Hotel shuttles pick up passengers across the roadway outside the arrivals area.

Calgary is a city full of business connections to the oil and gas industry, and is home to universities and colleges. The Calgary Zoo is a popular destination for families, and the city is known as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. With a large natural-area park and many green spaces, Calgary covers a lot of area, but doesn't feel too crowded.