Calgary is the center of Canada’s energy industry and the gateway to the Rockies, and those two things account for most of the charter demand here: corporate travel on a schedule, and people heading for the mountains.
The Calgary Airport for a Private Charter
Charter flights use Calgary International Airport (CYYC/YYC), the main gateway for southern Alberta and the airport with the facilities a charter arrival needs.
Distance and the Aircraft
From Calgary it is around 130 nautical miles to Edmonton, 220 to Kelowna, 370 to Vancouver, 640 to Winnipeg and 1,450 to Toronto. A turboprop or light jet handles the Alberta and British Columbia legs comfortably. Toronto is a transcontinental trip and wants a midsize cabin or larger to do it in one leg.
Energy Travel and Crew Rotations
A great deal of the flying out of Calgary is industry travel: a specialist needed on site today, or a crew rotation that repeats on a known cycle. Rotations quoted as a program rather than trip by trip are both cheaper and more reliable, because the lift is held in advance. Send us the season’s schedule and we will build against it.
Stampede and Winter
Stampede week in July fills the city and the private ramp with it, so book that arrival early. In winter, de-icing before departure is routine from late autumn into spring and belongs in the schedule from the start rather than as a surprise on the morning.
Aircraft We Arrange
Every category is set out on its own page, from a piston twin on a short regional leg through to an airliner-size aircraft for a large group: see the aircraft index. For freight rather than passengers, air cargo charter is a separate service with its own aircraft.
Luxury Hotels in Calgary
There are several luxury four star hotel options around Calgary, Canada. Many of these these hotels are situated near popular tourist attractions and offer beautiful views of the surrounding city. Relax or take advantage of the local attractions/activities during your stay. The following list of hotel recommendations are based on location, amenities, and online reviews:- Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
- Hotel Le Germain Calgary
- Kensington Riverside Inn
- Hyatt Regency Calgary
- The Westin Calgary
- Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
- The Fairmont Palliser
- Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Attractions and Activities in Calgary
Take advantage of the local attractions and daily activities during your next visit to Calgary. Make sure to research all the local options before booking your private charter flight.- Spruce Meadows
- Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Heritage Park Historical Village
- The Military Museums
- Fish Creek Provincial Park
- Skyline Luge Calgary
- Calgary Stampede
- Go Fly Fishing in the Bow River
- The Calgary Zoo
Request a Quote
Tell us the dates, the route, the passenger count and anything unusual about the baggage, and we will come back with aircraft that genuinely fit the trip. Call 1-888-987-5387 or use the contact page. An advisor answers at any hour and the same advisor stays with your trip to the landing. Our safety page sets out what we check on an operator before we quote it.