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A stopover in Calgary

WestJet's hub, and Banff is a 90-minute drive from the airport.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

Calgary, Canada
Photo: AceYYC, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport to the centreabout 25 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$160 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work
Hotels in CalgaryThings to doLuggage storage

With 24–48 hours

  • Day trip to Banff and Lake Louise
  • Calgary Tower and the Stephen Avenue walk
  • Heritage Park Historical Village

Eat: Alberta beef, and a Caesar cocktail where it was invented.

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Calgary stopover: questions

How long does it take to get from the airport into Calgary?

About 25 minutes to the centre. WestJet's hub, and Banff is a 90-minute drive from the airport.

How much is a hotel for a Calgary stopover?

Plan on roughly $160 a night for a well-reviewed, central 3–4★ hotel. Prices rise with events and peak season, so check the live rate for your dates.

Is there a free stopover program in Calgary?

No airline runs a stopover program here, but two separate tickets through Calgary often work. Leave at least one night between flights.

What can you do in Calgary with 24 hours?

Day trip to Banff and Lake Louise. Calgary Tower and the Stephen Avenue walk. Heritage Park Historical Village.

What should I eat on a Calgary stopover?

Alberta beef, and a Caesar cocktail where it was invented. With one night, make dinner the local meal and keep breakfast near the hotel so you're not rushed back to the airport.

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Calgary?

It depends on your passport. Check whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for Canada before you book, and allow time for immigration and security on the way back.

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