Travelling from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport.
Calgary's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Calgary one hour behind Liberia.
Take your pick of four weekly Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with WestJet is the earliest flight available. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 15:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LIR to YYC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Calgary (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a cinch with WestJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is WestJet.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates LIR to YYC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LIR and YYC:
Denver International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Liberia Airport (LIR)
Of all flights departing from Liberia Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to Liberia Airport from central Liberia, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LIR? If you're boarding an early flight from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
If you have a late Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Calgary Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Calgary's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Calgary Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) from central Calgary. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Calgary in November.
Book your flight from Liberia Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you want to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIR to YYC in February. Temperatures average between -22ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Around 402 kms (250 miles) west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
