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Calgary International Airport

Calgary, Canada

Where to start
Calgary Transit Route 300 to downtown, a taxi, Uber/Lyft from the pickup door shown in the app, or a pre-booked Banff shuttle

Calgary International Airport is north-east of downtown, about 15–20 minutes by car. Calgary Transit Route 300 runs directly downtown and Route 100 links to the Blue Line CTrain. Taxis pick up on the Arrivals level. Uber and Lyft normally use Arrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15, with Departures Doors 5 and 11 also used at peak times — your app shows the door. For Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise, Brewster Express and Banff Airporter run scheduled airport shuttles.

Ride Options

Calgary Transit Route 300 / 100

transit

Route 300 direct to downtown; Route 100 to the Blue Line CTrain

AvailabilityDedicated airport bus stops, both arrivals areas
Pickup NoteDomestic: Door 2 toward Pillar 7. International: Door 15 toward Pillar 32.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Taxi

taxi

Direct ride to downtown or anywhere in Calgary

AvailabilityArrivals level, 24 hours
Pickup NoteFollow the taxi signs on the Arrivals level.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride across Calgary

AvailabilityArrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15; Departures Doors 5 and 11 at peak times
Pickup NoteFollow your app to the door it shows.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

App ride across Calgary

AvailabilityArrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15; Departures Doors 5 and 11 at peak times
Pickup NoteFollow your app to the door it shows.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Brewster Express

shuttle

Scheduled coach to Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Jasper

AvailabilityYear-round, about every 90 minutes; book ahead
Pickup NoteFollow your booking for the Arrivals-level meeting point.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Banff Airporter

shuttle

Scheduled shuttle to Canmore and Banff

AvailabilityMultiple daily departures; reserve ahead
Pickup NoteFollow the YYC meeting instructions in your reservation.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Calgary, Canmore or Banff

AvailabilityAvailable at Calgary Airport — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityCalgary Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the baggage claim area with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Hotel Shuttle

shuttle

Ride to airport-area hotels

AvailabilityOffered by many airport hotels
Pickup NoteCheck the shuttle area on the Arrivals level or call your hotel.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are YYC's authorized ride apps. Pickups are normally at Arrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15; at peak times Departures Doors 5 and 11 are also used. Your app and the airport signs show the door.

Taxi

Airport taxis pick up at signed taxi doors on the Arrivals level, 24 hours a day.

Shuttle

Brewster Express (year-round, about every 90 minutes) and Banff Airporter run scheduled shuttles to Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise — reserve ahead. Airport-area hotels run shuttles.

Transit

Route 300 runs directly to downtown and Route 100 connects to the Blue Line CTrain. Domestic: cross at Door 2 toward Pillar 7. International: exit Door 15 toward Pillar 32.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride both offer pre-booked transfers with an arrivals meet; sedan service also operates on the Arrivals level.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Taxis, transit and shuttles are on the Arrivals level; Uber and Lyft normally use Arrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15.
  • Calgary Transit: from Domestic, cross at Door 2 toward Pillar 7; from International, exit Door 15 toward Pillar 32.
  • Route 300 runs directly downtown; Route 100 connects to the Blue Line CTrain.
  • At peak times, Uber and Lyft may also use Departures Doors 5 and 11 — your app shows the door.
  • For Banff and Lake Louise, pre-book Brewster Express or Banff Airporter.

Tarmyq local tip

Heading to Banff or Lake Louise? Pre-book Brewster Express or Banff Airporter — it's a long mountain drive, and rideshare isn't practical for it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus from Calgary Airport to downtown?

Yes. Calgary Transit Route 300 runs directly downtown; Route 100 connects to the Blue Line CTrain.

Is there a train to Calgary Airport?

No. Use Route 300, or Route 100 to the Blue Line CTrain.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at Calgary Airport?

Normally at Arrivals Doors 3, 12 or 15; at peak times Departures Doors 5 and 11 are also used. Your app shows the door.

How do I get from Calgary Airport to Banff?

Pre-book Brewster Express or Banff Airporter, or a private transfer.