Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary seven hours behind Alicante.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between ALC and YYC:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
C$420 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$1,029. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALC to YYC if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALC to YYC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Calgary in February.
When booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.