Travelling from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Buenos Aires.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Buenos Aires to YYC. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
AEP is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart AEP reach their destination on time.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport. Check out these connections between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and YYC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Buenos Aires to YYC flight? Relax in a hotel near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has a track record for punctuality. 84% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Calgary and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport flight.
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Calgary. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport is £355. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £665. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to YYC, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Calgary. July is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport (YYC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Buenos Aires to YYC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport in December when temperatures are between -18ºC and 0ºC.
More about Calgary
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Calgary International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Calgary:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Calgary.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 274 kms (170 miles) north of Calgary, a visit to Edmonton will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Red Deer is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 129 kms (80 miles) north of Calgary. No trip is complete without seeing Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.