Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is 18 hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to YYC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Calgary Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and YYC:
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Airport, data shows 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sydney Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Calgary Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Calgary Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Calgary and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Calgary Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Calgary Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Calgary in November.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to Calgary Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to YYC in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Kelowna is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without seeing Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.