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Flights to Calgary
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Calgary is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies, combining vibrant city culture with easy access to iconic landscapes like Banff and Lake Louise. From year-round festivals and lively neighbourhoods to unforgettable outdoor experiences including hiking, skiing and wildlife spotting, there are plenty of reasons to visit.
Book your flights to Calgary with Canadian Affair, from as low as £575 per person, and enjoy great-value fares from the UK. Browse our full range of flights to Canada or find out more on our holidays to Calgary to start planning your trip.
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Average flight time
16 hours and 30 minutes from London Gatwick, including a layover
Prices
Return flights start from as low as £575
Travel from the airport
Get to downtown Calgary in just 15 minutes
Departures
Fly from London Gatwick, Manchester or Glasgow
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Flight deals to Calgary in 2026/27
Are you looking for great value flights to Calgary International Airport, or a last-minute deal? Find great savings on return tickets below.
How to find cheap flights to Calgary, Canada?
- Go in the low season - The winter months of January and February are considered the ‘low season’ in Calgary; whilst the weather will be very cold, you can get cheaper Calgary flights. High season is considered to be June, July, and August, and the best time to visit for skiing is November through to March.
- Escape the crowds - To escape the crowds without facing the icy temperatures, visit Calgary in April or October.
- Book now! Book your flights to Calgary at least two weeks in advance.
Why visit Calgary?
Calgary is the third largest city in Canada and the gateway to the Rocky Mountains; spend any time here and you won’t be able to miss these stunning mountains dominating the skyline.
Our Calgary flights are a great option if you’d like to visit some of Canada’s finest outdoor environments, from its spectacular highlands to its breathtaking national parks. The iconic Banff National Park, featuring the world-famous Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, is only around 128 km away.
Some of the fantastic Calgary attractions include the Calgary Zoo, the Heritage Park Historical Village, and the Calgary Tower.
With great value flights from London to Calgary and deals on Canada flights from other airports in the UK, this iconic Canadian city is also easily accessible.
Written by our Canada Expert, Mark Carson
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Getting around Calgary
Calgary Airport offers easy access to various transport and transfer options after your flight, simplifying your onward journey into Calgary and beyond. Take advantage of our great rates when you book your Calgary car hire with us or use some of the available public transport options below.
Several car rental companies operate from the airport. You can pre-book your Avis car hire with us.
As part of the Calgary Transit, public buses run between Calgary Airport and the city centre, and tickets are cheap. Route 300 is a rapid, limited-stop service to Downtown.
The Allied Downtown Shuttle Service runs every 30 minutes and can be pre-booked.
Many hotels in Calgary offer a courtesy shuttle service. Simply ring your hotel from the phones located at the bus bays to arrange pick up.
Various limousine options are available at Calgary airport.
Licensed taxi stands are located by Arrivals and offer reasonable rates into Calgary. Approximate fares are about $40-45 to downtown. More luxurious sedans are around 25% more expensive.
Alberta’s premier motorcoach company is perfect for longer journeys out of Calgary, servicing Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray and other communities.
Things to do in Calgary
Recommended activities on a Calgary holiday
Calgary Tower
Standing 191 metres tall, the Calgary Tower is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Originally built in 1968 to commemorate Canada's centennial, it offers a spectacular 360° view of downtown Calgary as well as views of the Rocky Mountains. Elevators whisk visitors to the top in around 60 seconds, where the famous glass floor lets the brave look straight down onto 9th Avenue below. For something extra special, dine at Sky 360, a revolving restaurant that completes a full rotation roughly every hour.
Heritage Park Historical Village
Explore Heritage Town Square, which includes restaurants, shopping and the world-class Gasoline Alley Museum. Discover how the introduction of the automobile changed Canada's culture. Seasonally, from May until October, step back in time to the lively Historical Village. Meet friendly pioneers, visit the First Nations encampment, ride an authentic steam train, enjoy the antique midway and immerse yourself in the old west. All rides are included with admission.
Canada Olympic Park
One of the key venues from the 1988 Winter Olympics, this WinSport-owned park is now a year-round playground. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, or try the family-friendly Servus Tube Park, one of Western Canada’s largest. In summer, try mountain biking, zip lines, and summer bobsleigh, including the Monster Zip line, North America's fastest, reaching speeds of up to 140 km/h.
Calgary Zoo
Calgary Zoo is a 125-acre attraction on St. George's Island and is home to more than 4,000 animals, making it the second-largest zoo in Canada. Established in 1929, the zoo is internationally recognised for its conservation research, and visitors can explore immersive habitats including Destination Africa, Canadian Wilds, Penguin Plunge and the TransAlta Rainforest. Seasonal favourites like the winter ZOOLIGHTS spectacle make it a must-visit any time of year.
Calgary weather
If you are considering flights to Calgary from London or another UK airport, be sure to check the weather for your planned holiday to Canada.
Summer (June-September): The weather in Calgary is warm and clear, and the city has the most sun year-round of Canada’s 100 largest cities, averaging 332 days of sun. Average summer temperatures are often mid-twenties or even over 30°C.
Winter (November-February): The skies in Calgary are usually clear and sunny, with little rain, and warm Chinook winds from the Rockies bring warmer days even in winter. Calgary winters have lots of snow, which is perfect for skiing holidays in nearby Banff or Lake Louise. Average temperatures are around -7°C.
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September – October): Calgary’s shoulder seasons are very unpredictable. Late-season snowfalls are common in April but slowly give way to the much warmer weather in May (16° / 4°). Autumns maintain daytime highs between 12°C and 17°C, before temperatures drastically falling again in November (3° / -7°).
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Calgary insider information
Make the most of your time when you fly to Calgary with our insider advice on the best things to do in the area:
Must-visit provincial parks near Calgary
How to spend 48 hours in Calgary; example itinerary
Reasons to visit Calgary in the autumn and winter
Want to travel to Calgary but need a little help making it happen? We are Canada Travel Experts ready to help you create the perfect trip. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
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How much do things cost in Calgary?
Prices in Calgary are similar to those in any other big city, meaning there are options to suit every budget. For meals and drinks while you’re in Calgary, you’ll find plenty of choices, from budget establishments to more luxurious restaurants. Other services, such as taxis and buses, will vary depending on the length of your journey. See below for some approximate average prices:
$45
$3.60
$2
$17
$75
$8.50
$6.50
$4
$2
$1.80
Frequently Asked Questions about flights to Calgary
The average direct flight time from London to Calgary is around 9 hours. It’s a smooth journey with daily services. Non-direct flights take about 16 hours (including a layover).
Calgary International Airport is about 16 km from downtown Calgary, a drive of roughly 17–20 minutes by car, taxi, or shuttle. If desired, we can arrange airport transfers or a Canada car rental to make things as easy as possible when you touchdown.
There are currently no direct flights from Manchester to Calgary; all flights require at least one stopover. Most flights to Calgary will stop over in Toronto.
Late autumn and winter are generally when you can get cheaper flights to Calgary. July and August are peak season thanks to the Calgary Stampede and warm summer weather, so prices to fly to Calgary are at their highest.
Plan your trip to Calgary
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